If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light multimedia use, the HP 250 G10 may suffice. On the other hand, if you require a laptop for more demanding applications, such as gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro will provide significantly better performance at a higher price. The Lenovo typically offers more powerful hardware, better display, and faster graphics, which is particularly important for gaming or creative work. However, these features also mean the Lenovo is likely heavier and has a shorter battery life, making the HP more portable and better suited for travel or long days without charging. Choose the HP for basic use and portability, or the Lenovo for performance-intensive tasks, but be prepared to pay more and handle a bulkier device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 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 5i is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10, with less advanced CPU and graphics, lower screen resolution, and slightly lighter build, offers decent performance and portability that suits everyday tasks, accompanied by fair battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro brings a powerful CPU, high-end graphics, higher screen quality, and better battery capacity, making it more suitable for demanding applications and better for general use, but this comes at the cost of reduced portability due to its heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's inferior Intel UHD Graphics and low 60Hz screen refresh rate make it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high 165Hz refresh rate cater to the demanding needs of gaming and 3D rendering. Additionally, the Legion Pro 5i has a more powerful CPU and better screen quality, providing a robust experience for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the HP 250 G10's lower-tier specifications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU capabilities, which are inadequate for complex simulations or graphical rendering, as well as a low-resolution screen that doesn't provide the fine detail required for precise work. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro excels in this area with a high-performance CPU, powerful GPU, and superior display quality, offering the processing muscle and visual clarity needed for demanding engineering tasks, albeit with reduced portability and louder operating noise.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 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
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 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
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 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 screen lacks the clarity, brightness, and high resolution that significantly impacts its performance for everyday tasks, engineering applications, and gaming, causing visuals to appear dull and details to be missed. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's display offers vivid colors and sharp images ideal for general use and detailed engineering or design work, but its lower refresh rate can diminish the gaming experience by not being as smooth for fast-paced action. These characteristics define how well each laptop serves its purpose, whether it's for consuming media, precision tasks like CAD, or enjoying immersive gaming sessions.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 5i 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 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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