The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option and is considerably cheaper than the HP Omen 16. If saving money is your priority and your needs are basic, like web browsing, document editing, or watching videos, the HP 250 G10 may suffice. However, if you plan to do gaming, 3D modeling, engineering simulations, or machine learning, the HP Omen 16's significantly higher performance, with a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a higher resolution screen will be better suited, albeit at a higher cost. Also, the Omen provides an improved gaming experience with a faster screen refresh rate. It's also worth noting that the HP Omen 16 is heavier, which might make it less portable than the slim and lighter HP 250 G10. Battery life will also be a consideration, as the more powerful hardware in the HP Omen 16 may lead to shorter battery life compared to the HP 250 G10, which is something to keep in mind if you need a laptop for travel or extended use away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 is equipped with basic hardware like an Intel N200 CPU and TN display with lower resolution that may be sufficient for light tasks, but its portability and battery life make it a fair choice for general use. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 offers a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, better screen quality with an IPS display, higher resolution, and superior graphics, which overall make it a good fit for more demanding general use, although it is less portable and heavier.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP Omen 16, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, provides a robust gaming and 3D experience. In contrast, the HP 250 G10, equipped with a lower-tier Intel UHD Graphics (N200) and a 60 Hz refresh rate, fails to match the Omen's prowess for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a basic CPU and integrated graphics which are less suitable for demanding engineering applications and complex designs, whereas the HP Omen 16 features a high-performance CPU and a robust dedicated GPU, essential for such tasks. The HP 250 G10's screen is of lower resolution and quality compared to the high-quality IPS display on the HP Omen 16, which provides better color accuracy and viewing angles crucial for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 is good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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.
Software Development
6.4/10
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for software development, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
5.3/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 250 G10's screen may not offer the crispness and vibrancy due to lower resolution and brightness, which impacts everyday tasks, detailed engineering work, and gaming. The HP Omen 16, with higher resolution and better brightness, provides a pleasant visual experience for general and engineering use, boasting richer colors with wider color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its visual fidelity, the HP Omen 16's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion, affecting the overall experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 16 has good build quality, while the HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
"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."
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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