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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize having more memory, which can help with multitasking and more demanding tasks, the HP 250 G10 may serve you better as it has more memory compared to the HP 15" Laptop. However, the HP 15" Laptop features a higher-resolution display, which might be preferred for clearer visuals and better overall viewing experience. The HP 15" also has slightly better integrated graphics, which can be important if you plan to do tasks that benefit from graphical performance, such as photo editing or watching high-resolution videos. The HP 250 G10, on the other hand, has a more modest display and graphics but comes with a slightly lower weight, which could be a factor if portability is a concern. Both laptops are similarly priced, so your choice should be guided by the aspects of performance and features that matter most to you in your daily use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP 250 G10.
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the HP 15" Laptop.
Key differences
Content Creation
6.9
6.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP 15" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for content creation, though the HP 15" Laptop is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
6.3
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP 15" Laptop has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP 15" Laptop offers a balance with decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, but it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate reduces the smoothness and responsiveness for 3D gaming. The HP 250 G10's screen quality is less adequate for general use due to its lower resolution and brightness, which results in a less crisp and vibrant display, and it's not suitable for color-critical engineering tasks or gaming because it shares the same limitations in color range and refresh rate. In essence, while both laptops may suffice for basic tasks, neither is ideal for specialized activities such as professional design or high-performance gaming due to their screen limitations in color accuracy and smoothness of motion.
Cost
$375
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $375 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.7
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 15" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for general use.
The HP 15" Laptop offers a fair experience for general use due to its adequate CPU and RAM, good screen resolution with an IPS panel for better viewing angles, and reasonable portability with a moderate weight. Meanwhile, the HP 250 G10 also provides a fair general use experience with a less powerful CPU but double the RAM, which compensates to some extent, although it is held back by a lower resolution TN screen, which is less sharp and offers poorer viewing angles, but benefits from slightly better portability due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 15" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 15" Laptop is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to the inclusion of an IPS screen which generally provides better color and viewing angles compared to the TN screen found in the HP 250 G10, despite both laptops having similar GPUs that are not designed for high-end gaming. The HP 15" also has a more capable CPU, which slightly improves performance in these areas, though neither laptop is equipped with dedicated gaming hardware.
Engineering and Design
6.2
5.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 15" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior integrated graphics (Intel i3-1215U UHD Graphics) and IPS screen which offers better color accuracy and viewing angles than the HP 250 G10, which has less capable graphics (Intel UHD Graphics) and a TN panel known for lower color fidelity and viewing angles. The HP 250 G10, although it has more RAM which benefits multitasking, falls short primarily due to its insufficient GPU and inferior screen quality.
Software Development
6.7
6.4
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 15" Laptop and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and HP 15" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
6.0
The HP 15" Laptop and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 15" Laptop | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$375 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
HP 250 G10
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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