If you're looking for a cost-effective option primarily for basic tasks like web browsing, office work, and video streaming, the HP 250 G10 could serve you well due to its significantly lower price point. However, its performance capabilities are more limited, sporting a basic processor and integrated graphics, which are not suited for intensive tasks or modern gaming. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while more expensive, offers better performance thanks to its advanced processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics. Its higher-quality IPS display and full HD resolution are also better suited for content creation and gaming. The Victus 15 comes with a higher-refresh-rate screen and more powerful components, meaning it'll likely have a shorter battery life compared to the HP 250 G10 but deliver a smoother experience in demanding applications and multitasking. If portability is a concern, note that the Victus 15 is heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Consider the HP 250 G10 for general use and the Victus 15 if you need enhanced performance for gaming, engineering, or content creation activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is preferred for general use over the HP 250 G10 due to its superior main processor, higher resolution IPS screen for better viewing angles and color reproduction, and a backlit keyboard contributing to overall better user experience. While the HP 250 G10 is lighter, making it more portable, and has excellent heat management, its lower screen quality, less powerful CPU, and minimal storage capacity compared to the HP Victus 15 make it only fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair 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
6.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP Victus 15 is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i5 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, and higher-resolution IPS display, which are essential for software performance and visual clarity in these fields.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 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
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 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 appear dull or grainy, having lower resolution and less vivid colors, impacting its general usability for tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, this laptop fails to cover broader color ranges needed for accuracy in visual work. Whereas the HP Victus 15, despite having a higher quality display suitable for everyday tasks and some design work, may not offer the fast refresh rates required for smooth rendering in fast-paced 3D environments or gaming.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 and HP Victus 15 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
7.4/10
The HP Victus 15 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
$677
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$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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