If cost is a major factor and your computing needs are basic, like web browsing, office applications, or media consumption, the HP 250 G10 may suffice. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks, such as gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy multitasking, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is better equipped with high-performance hardware. Keep in mind that the Lenovo will be heavier and may have shorter battery life due to its power-intensive components, while the HP will be more portable but less capable for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10, with a basic processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for light tasks and offers an extended battery life but has limited screen quality, making it fair for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with its advanced processor, dedicated graphics card, and high-quality screen offers a superior and more powerful performance suitable for both general use and gaming, although it is heavier and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an Intel UHD Graphics GPU designed for basic tasks and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting gaming and 3D performance. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 comes with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience significantly.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short for engineering and design use due to its basic Intel N200 CPU, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, lower-resolution TN screen, and lesser screen color coverage, which limit its ability to handle complex computations and render detailed visuals effectively. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro excels with its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, sharper and higher quality IPS display with substantial color coverage, better equipped for demanding software and detailed graphical work, although it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 likely has a lower-resolution display with limited brightness and color accuracy, making it less suitable across the board, especially for tasks that require visual detail like general use and engineering design work. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with superior resolution and color reproduction, offers a more vibrant and precise viewing experience, beneficial for general use and professional design, where color fidelity is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion's higher refresh rate is less emphasized, which may not match the rapid visual updates that gamers and 3D designers require for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
$1,170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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