Choosing between the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 involves considering the tradeoffs between cost, performance, and features. The HP 250 G10 is less expensive and offers basic performance suitable for day-to-day tasks with modest battery life and is more portable due to its lighter weight. It has a lower resolution screen and less powerful graphics, which is fine for general use but not ideal for gaming or graphics-intensive applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while costing more, provides significantly better performance with a higher resolution display and a much more powerful graphics card, which makes it well-suited for gaming, 3D applications, and more demanding tasks; but it is heavier and therefore less portable than the HP. So, if budget constraints and the need for basic tasks are your priorities, the HP could be your choice; however, if you're looking for higher performance for gaming or demanding applications and can accommodate a higher price, the Lenovo would be a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
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
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is better for general use than the HP 250 G10 primarily due to its superior CPU and graphic capabilities, higher screen quality with better resolution and refresh rate, and longer battery life despite being less portable due to its heavier weight. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10, while more portable due to its lighter weight and adequate for basic tasks with a fair amount of RAM, falls short with a lower-grade CPU, less impressive screen, and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an integrated Intel UHD Graphics card that offers much lower performance compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 2050 found in the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications. Furthermore, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 also comes with a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the smoothness and responsiveness critical for a better gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's lesser main processor and integrated graphics are less suited for demanding engineering tasks and designs, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a superior processor and dedicated graphics card, making it more appropriate for such intensive work. Additionally, the Lenovo features a better screen quality with higher resolution and better color accuracy which is crucial for design work, although it is heavier and less portable compared to the lighter HP 250 G10.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 outshines the HP 250 G10 with a display that offers more vivid colors and sharpness due to its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo again surpasses the HP as it covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring that professionals dealing with color-critical work like photo editing or CAD see more accurate and varied hues. However, for 3D and gaming purposes where motion clarity is crucial, despite the Lenovo's adequate resolution and panel type, it falls short compared to laptops with higher refresh rate screens designed for smoother visual experiences during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
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$549
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The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
"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 Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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