The HP 250 G10 will save you money and handle everyday tasks like browsing and office work efficiently, though with less power and potentially shorter battery life than the HP Omen Transcend 14, which is designed for high performance in gaming or demanding applications, offering better graphics and faster processing speeds. If you frequently travel or prefer a lighter device, the HP 250 G10 is more portable; however, if you're focused on gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive engineering software, the Omen, with its higher cost, will deliver a more robust experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 offers adequate performance for routine tasks with its processor and RAM, but its screen quality and battery life don't stand out, leading to a fair assessment for general use. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a higher-grade CPU and more RAM, ensuring smoother multi-tasking and more demanding applications, complemented by superior screen quality and longer battery life, making it very good for general use and justifying its higher price and less portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 comes with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks whereas the HP 250 G10, with more modest GPU capabilities and a standard refresh rate, offers satisfactory but less impressive gaming performance. The CPU and screen quality of the Omen also surpass those of the 250 G10, further enhancing the gaming experience but at a higher cost.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its more powerful CPU, additional RAM, and superior GPU, excels in handling complex engineering and design tasks, also offering a higher-quality screen for more precise visual work. The HP 250 G10, while more portable with a quieter operating noise, has lower specs that can't match the Omen's performance, affecting its ability to smoothly run demanding software typically used in engineering and design.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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
8.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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 display lacks the resolution and brightness that make for a pleasant viewing experience in everyday tasks, which could make documents and web pages look less crisp and vibrant. For engineering and design, its limited color range fails to cover the broader color gamuts essential for precise color work. Conversely, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while offering sharp resolution and high brightness for general and design use, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate, which makes fast-paced visuals less smooth.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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
$1,699
$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 Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
"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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