When deciding between the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", consider your priorities. If finding something more budget-friendly is important, the HP is often less expensive and has a larger screen, but its performance may be lower due to its processor and graphics. The Lenovo, while usually somewhat more expensive, offers better display quality with a Full HD screen and potentially better performance with a newer processor, which could be beneficial for multitasking or more demanding tasks. Its more compact size and lower weight also make it more portable than the HP. If battery life is a concern, both are similarly rated. Consider the Lenovo if you value performance and a better display over size and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is somewhat better.
The HP 250 G10 with its lower screen resolution and quality, but larger RAM, is seen as less portable and with shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which boasts a higher resolution IPS display and longer battery life, making it a more portable choice, albeit with less RAM. The IdeaPad 3, with its newer CPU, can offer better performance for general use, while the HP's superior RAM may improve multitasking; however, storage capacity and peripheral connectivity are comparable for both machines, and both have fair speaker and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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 inferior screen resolution and brightness make it less suitable for all use cases, especially given its inability to produce crisp, vivid images needed for general activities. For engineering and design work, this laptop's limited color gamut coverage can result in inaccurate color representation, hindering visual work. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, while having better screen resolution and brightness, also fails to offer the high color accuracy required for professional design tasks and lacks the high refresh rates needed for smooth 3D and gaming experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$490
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a lower-end GPU and a basic TN screen with lower resolution and refresh rate, which hinders its gaming and 3D capabilities. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" features a stronger integrated GPU in the Ryzen 5 5500U and a higher-quality IPS display, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's Intel N200 processor and Intel UHD Graphics cater less suitably to demanding engineering and design applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which has a more capable AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and integrated Vega 7 graphics. Furthermore, the Lenovo's higher-resolution IPS screen offers better screen quality which is crucial for detail-intensive work in engineering and design, whereas the HP 250 G10's lower-resolution TN panel may not provide the necessary clarity and color accuracy.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"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."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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