The HP 250 G10 is significantly more budget-friendly and lighter than the HP Omen 17, which could be a key consideration for users looking for an affordable, portable laptop for basic tasks like browsing and document editing. However, if your needs include high-performance activities like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the HP Omen 17, with its high-end graphics card and processor, is undoubtedly better suited, although it's heavier and more costly. The HP Omen 17 also features a larger, higher resolution display, which will provide a superior viewing experience at the cost of reduced portability and a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very 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
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 outperforms the HP 250 G10 for general use mainly due to its superior CPU and screen quality; it has a more powerful processor and a higher resolution IPS display, providing better performance and visual experience. However, the HP 250 G10 is lighter and has a longer battery life than the HP Omen 17, making it more portable and convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a lower quality TN display with a basic resolution and less powerful integrated graphics, making it less suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand high screen quality and GPU performance. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 offers a high-resolution IPS display and a robust dedicated graphics card, which are essential for the more intensive visual and computational demands of engineering and design software.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very 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
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 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
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid display during casual use, the HP Omen 17 offers a bright and sharp screen, giving you an enjoyable viewing experience. For tasks like engineering and design, this laptop provides accurate color representation which is essential for precision work. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling, the HP Omen 17 might not refresh the screen as quickly as needed for smooth motion, potentially hindering your experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 17 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
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"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 HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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