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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you need a laptop with better performance and more storage, and you are not restricted by budget, the HP 250 G10 offers more memory and a stronger processor, which might be suitable for more intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is less expensive and offers portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, along with a fanless design for silent operation, making it a good fit for basic computing needs and everyday tasks. Keep in mind that both have similar screen quality, but the HP has a slightly larger display, which might be more comfortable for work or entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
$349
$165
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.3
6.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for general use.
The HP 250 G10 offers a better performance for general use with more RAM and a processor suitable for a broader range of tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has less RAM and a less capable processor, making it less versatile. Despite the Lenovo being more portable and having a slightly longer battery life, its poorer screen quality and lower performance make it less suited for general use than the HP 250 G10.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.5
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
10.0/10
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
Both the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are unsuitable for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to their integrated graphics, namely Intel UHD Graphics for N200 and Intel UHD Graphics 600 for N4020, respectively, which lack the power for high-end graphics processing. Additionally, both have screen refresh rates capped at 60Hz, which can't deliver the smooth visuals required for today's fast-paced games and do not support high frame rates.
Engineering and Design
5.8
5.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are inadequate for engineering and design because they offer limited processing power and memory, which are crucial for such demanding tasks; the HP with an Intel N200 processor and 16 GB of RAM, and the Lenovo with an Intel Celeron N4020 processor and 4 GB of RAM. Additionally, their basic integrated GPUs and low-resolution TN panels do not meet the high screen quality requirements typically needed for design work.
Content Creation
6.2
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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.
Screen Quality
5.3
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" have similar screen quality.
For general use, a laptop with a higher-resolution, brighter display, and a better panel type provides a more comfortable viewing experience, which the HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" lack, leading to less vibrant and sharp visuals. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, and the absence of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB in these models means colors won't be as true to life or consistent, which can affect the quality of the work. For gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate ensures smoother motion and better responsiveness, but the lower refresh rates of these laptops may result in choppier gameplay and less fluid graphics.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.0
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" both have only fair 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $165 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 32 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 | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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