If you need a laptop that is more affordable and suitable for general tasks, the HP 250 G10 is a good pick. However, it has basic performance capabilities and a lower quality display. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360, while more costly, offers significantly better performance for engineering, 3D work, or gaming. It also has a higher resolution display, and its design allows it to be used as both a laptop and a tablet. The Spectre is heavier and less portable, and it typically consumes more battery than the simpler HP 250 G10. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 offers significantly better performance for general use, due to its powerful processor and enhanced graphics capabilities, accompanied by a higher resolution display that also supports touch for versatile interaction. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 has more modest specifications with a less powerful processor and a lower resolution screen, though it is slightly lighter, offering good basic functionality for everyday tasks at a lower price point.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower-resolution TN panel, which limit its gaming and 3D capabilities, whereas the HP Spectre x360 includes a more capable Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher-resolution IPS display, enhancing the quality and performance for such tasks. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Spectre's superior GPU and screen quality make it much better suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 outperforms the HP 250 G10 in engineering and design use due to its superior processor, the Intel i7-13700H compared to the Intel N200 of the HP 250 G10, and much better screen quality with higher resolution and IPS technology.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 provide the clarity and vividness due to lower resolution, dimmer brightness, and a basic panel type, which isn't ideal for any use case that values visual detail and vibrancy. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 offers a higher resolution and brighter display with better panel technology that renders sharper images and more accurate colors, essential for general use and professional engineering and design work where visual precision is key. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates which can hinder the smooth visuals crucial for an optimal gaming and 3D experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
"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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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