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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the HP 250 G10 would be a solid choice as it's more budget-friendly. However, if you require higher performance for graphic-intensive tasks, such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" would be a better option despite the higher cost, offering significantly better performance and a better gaming experience. Keep in mind that the Lenovo will usually be heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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
7.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for general use due to its basic processor, lower-resolution TN display, and lighter weight which suggests it's built more for portability than powerful performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is rated good for general use because it boasts a stronger processor, high-resolution IPS display, and overall better performance suitable for more demanding tasks, albeit at the cost of being heavier and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short in gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a screen that refreshes at a standard rate, while the Lenovo Legion 5 excels with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, enhancing fluidity and detail in visually intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.8
8.2
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with its entry-level CPU and integrated graphics, is outshined by the Lenovo Legion 5 15" which sports a more powerful CPU and a dedicated GPU, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high computing power and graphic performance. Additionally, the Legion's superior screen with higher resolution and color coverage enhances visuals crucial for design work, whereas the HP's basic display isn't cut out for such detail-oriented tasks.
Content Creation
6.2
7.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 inferior screen quality for all uses stems from a display that likely lacks in resolution and brightness, leading to a less vibrant and sharp viewing experience. For engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a notable improvement with likely higher color accuracy and wider color gamuts, enabling more precise work with visuals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion still falls short as it probably doesn't offer the high refresh rates sought after by enthusiasts to ensure smooth motion rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
$989
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $989.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $989 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 250 G10
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"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 Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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