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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the HP 250 G10 and the HP Stream 14" depends on your needs. The HP 250 G10 offers more storage, which is beneficial for users who need to store a large amount of data, but it is slightly heavier, making it less ideal for those who travel frequently. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more compact and lighter, making it a good choice for portability. Both laptops have similar screen quality and battery life, and they come with the same operating system. However, if performance is a priority, the HP 250 G10 might be slightly better due to its newer processor. Overall, if storage and slightly better performance are a priority, go for the HP 250 G10; if you value portability and still need decent performance for everyday tasks, the HP Stream 14" could be the right choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the HP Stream 14".
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.3
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Stream 14" has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for software development.
The HP 250 G10 and HP Stream 14" laptops have screens that may not meet your needs if you're looking for vivid, clear, and bright visuals for everyday tasks, as they lack high resolution and brightness that can make text, images, and videos appear sharp and vibrant. For engineering and design work, color accuracy is crucial and these laptops fall short as they don't support a wide color gamut, meaning the colors may not be as precise or consistent as needed for professional editing tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, these laptops' lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth gameplay and might not keep up with the fast-moving visuals that these activities require.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 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.
Cost
$330
$299
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $330 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.3
6.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The HP Stream 14" and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for general use.
The HP 250 G10 and HP Stream 14" are similar in their suitability for general use with both having adequate RAM for multitasking and comparable battery life, ensuring moderate usage without frequent charging. However, the HP 250 G10 offers a slightly larger screen which might improve user experience for activities such as browsing or document editing, while the HP Stream 14" offers a slight advantage in portability due to its smaller size and ease of handling. Both have lower-end CPUs and only fair screen quality, limiting their performance for more demanding tasks and not offering the best visual experience, but are suitable for everyday activities like web browsing, basic office work, and streaming video.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
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 250 G10 and HP Stream 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 250 G10 and HP Stream 14" are poor choices for gaming and 3D due to their basic integrated GPUs which lack the power for such demanding tasks; moreover, both have standard refresh rates that do not enhance the fluidity required for a good gaming experience. The central processing units in these laptops provide modest performance unsuitable for gaming, and both feature screens with lower quality that won't deliver the vivid and sharp visuals needed for immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.8
5.7
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 250 G10 and HP Stream 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.2
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Stream 14" and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for content creation.
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
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Stream 14" 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Stream 14" to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
5.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 250 G10 to have only fair build quality, while the HP Stream 14" has poor 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 250 G10 and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 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."
HP Stream 14"
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Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"With half of the main system memory and a fraction of the storage that we recommend in any budget Windows laptop, the HP Stream 14 does not impress. Perhaps it doesn't need to, depending on your reference point. For the price, you're getting a functional laptop with Windows 10, which already places the HP Stream 14 above most Chromebooks on that merit alone. Still, in this price range, you can't do much worse, but you can do better. In fact, for just $100 more, you can grab the much superior budget option, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14."
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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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