When choosing between the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, consider that the HP 250 G10 is more budget-friendly, while the Lenovo offers higher-end features. The HP is suitable for basic tasks but has a lower-quality display and less powerful hardware. The Lenovo, being pricier, provides a sharper, higher-resolution screen, faster processor, and better graphics capabilities, making it superior for more demanding applications like photo editing or multitasking. The Lenovo is also slightly lighter, enhancing its portability. Ultimately, pick the HP for everyday tasks if budget is a priority, or the Lenovo for a higher performance and better display if you're willing to invest more. 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 7i Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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 portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is ranked higher for general use than the HP 250 G10 due to its more powerful CPU, higher quality screen with better resolution and brightness, and longer battery life. While both laptops have 16 GB of RAM and similar portability, the IdeaPad's better performance for demanding tasks and higher screen quality make it a more versatile choice for general use.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic CPU, lower resolution display, and less capable integrated graphics, limiting performance and visual detail which are crucial in those fields. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a more powerful CPU, higher quality IPS display with better resolution, and superior integrated graphics, enhancing the overall experience for computation and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 may not offer the clarity and vibrancy required across usage scenarios due to its lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for tasks where fine details and color accuracy are crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has higher resolution and brightness, providing sharp and vivid images for general use and engineering, where color fidelity and detailed visuals are important. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens designed for these activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
$799
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short in gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limit visual performance and responsiveness. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is better suited for such tasks, with its faster Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher 90Hz refresh rate that can deliver smoother visuals and improved gaming experiences.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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