For general use and if budget constraints are important, the HP 250 G10 is less expensive and could provide sufficient performance. However, it has a more basic screen and processor, which might not be ideal for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better display, a more powerful processor, and likely offers improved performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a better build quality and overall features. If portability is a concern, both are reasonably comparable, though the Lenovo is slightly heavier. If you need a laptop with long battery life, the Lenovo also has a larger battery capacity, indicating potentially longer usage between charges. Choose the HP for basic tasks and value for money or the Lenovo if you need more power and better screen quality for advanced tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is better suited for general use due to its stronger CPU, quality IPS display with higher resolution and brightness, and a longer battery life in typical usage compared to the HP 250 G10, which has a fair screen quality with a lower-resolution display and shorter battery life, although the HP model does offer more RAM which can be beneficial for multitasking. Portability is similar for both, but the Lenovo rates higher in keyboard and overall build quality, contributing to a more pleasant and robust user experience.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short for engineering and design tasks because it is equipped with a basic Intel processor and UHD graphics, paired with a lower quality TN screen, which are not optimal for demanding tasks and color-accurate work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" sports a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor with Vega 8 graphics and features an IPS display with higher resolution and color coverage, making it more suitable for such specialized use despite having less RAM.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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 lacks the clarity, brightness, and color fidelity that general users, engineers, and designers look for, resulting in a viewing experience that may be less vibrant and sharp. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a better balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional design work, though it still falls short for specialized engineering software that requires precise color representation. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' displays do not deliver the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, making them less suitable for fast-paced visuals and rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
$771
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an Intel UHD Graphics GPU which is less powerful compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU in the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", affecting gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the Lenovo IdeaPad has a higher resolution and an IPS screen which generally offers better screen quality than the TN panel on the HP model, making it more suitable for gaming and graphics work.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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.
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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