The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option and is significantly less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. If your priority is to save money and you need a laptop for basic tasks like internet browsing, document editing, and light multimedia use, the HP could be suitable. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while more expensive, offers better performance with higher-end specs suitable for more demanding tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a higher resolution display and more modern features. If you prioritize performance and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo would be a more suitable choice. Additionally, the Lenovo has a longer battery life and a slightly larger screen size, which could be significant if you prefer a better viewing experience and less frequent charging. Keep in mind, the Lenovo is also heavier, so if portability is crucial for you, the lighter HP might be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i outperforms the HP 250 G10 in general use due to its superior CPU and graphics card, higher resolution IPS screen with better color coverage, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks with clearer visuals and more processing power. Conversely, the HP 250 G10, while it has enough RAM for general tasks, falls behind with a lower-tier CPU, basic screen quality with a TN panel, and shorter battery life, which may suffice for simple activities but is less versatile and powerful.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i outshines the HP 250 G10 in gaming and 3D applications largely because it has a high-end Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a screen with a higher refresh rate, which are critical for rendering fast-paced scenes smoothly. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics card suitable for basic tasks, and its lower screen refresh rate is not ideal for the quick image transitions required in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a basic CPU and integrated graphics, a lower-resolution TN screen, and less storage, which may not meet the demands of engineering and design applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, offers a high-performance CPU, dedicated graphics card, higher resolution IPS display, more storage, and better color accuracy, making it more suitable for such tasks.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 lower resolution and dim display make it less suitable for all uses, especially where clarity and vibrancy are key. The IdeaPad Pro 5i excels for general use and engineering with a sharp display, delivering a wide range of colors, yet falls short for gaming as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion.The HP 250 G10's poor screen quality across the board is largely due to a lower resolution and dimmer display, which
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
$950
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$1,000
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The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
"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’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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