If you are focusing on budget and basic tasks, the HP 250 G10 with its lower price point could be a suitable choice, despite its limited storage and basic display. Despite the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i being more expensive, it offers a more powerful processor, higher screen resolution and quality, and more storage, which can significantly improve the experience for more intensive tasks such as video editing or multitasking. The Lenovo also features a longer battery life, which is important if you need to work on the go, but it is slightly heavier than the HP, which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i outshines the HP 250 G10 for general use primarily because it offers a more powerful processor, significantly larger and better-quality screen, and superior battery life, all of which contribute to an overall smoother and more enjoyable user experience. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 5i boasts an edge with higher RAM capacity, better portability, and a more refined keyboard, enhancing the ease and comfort of use in various situations, from browsing to multitasking.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is ill-suited for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its basic Intel UHD graphics chip and a lower-resolution TN display, which doesn't offer the visual fidelity or color accuracy needed for immersive experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i provides a fair gaming and 3D performance with its more capable Iris Xe graphics and a higher resolution IPS display, delivering better image quality and wider viewing angles, although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's lesser power in the central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) often can't handle engineering software's demands, and the lower screen resolution and quality hinder detailed design work; whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers a more potent CPU and better integrated graphics, alongside a higher resolution and quality display, providing appropriate performance and visual clarity for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 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
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 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
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP 250 G10's screen may disappoint due to lower resolution and brightness, making tasks like browsing and video watching less pleasing than on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which offers adequate brightness and clarity. Those involved in engineering and design would likely find the HP 250 G10's color range limiting when precision is needed, while the Lenovo offers passable color gamut support, providing somewhat more accurate color representation. Gamers and 3D users would notice the HP struggles with fluidity and detail due to a lower refresh rate and resolution, whereas the Lenovo, while not top-tier, would likely deliver a marginally better experience for these fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 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
$828
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$1,000
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The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
"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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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