If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the HP 250 G10 offers basic functionality at a significantly lower price. However, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while more expensive, provides a higher resolution IPS display, better graphics capability with an Nvidia RTX 4050, and a more powerful AMD processor, which could greatly enhance performance for tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming. The Lenovo is also heavier and has a slightly bulkier build, which may affect portability. You'll also get a higher refresh rate screen with the Lenovo, which translates to smoother visuals, particularly beneficial for gaming or video editing. Consider your main use case: if it is general computing, the HP would suffice, but for more intensive tasks, the Lenovo could be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 has a basic TN panel with lower screen resolution, which affects screen quality, alongside a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, making it fair for general use, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15 includes a higher resolution IPS display and a more potent CPU with discrete graphics, enhancing performance and screen quality for general use, although it is heavier which impacts its portability compared to the HP.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 uses an Intel UHD Graphics chip and has a standard 60Hz TN panel which makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate IPS screen, providing a better experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short for engineering and design tasks due to its basic CPU and GPU, lower screen resolution, and TN panel which typically offers poorer viewing angles and color reproduction compared to IPS panels. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 excels with a more powerful CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, higher screen resolution, and an IPS panel for better color accuracy and viewing angles, making it more suitable for demanding applications and visual work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 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
6.4/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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
5.3/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 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 screen, with lower resolution and dim display, is less suitable for general tasks that benefit from clear text and vibrant images, and its limited color range and lower brightness are drawbacks for engineering and design where precise colors are crucial. The Lenovo LOQ 15, with its higher-quality display, offers sharper and brighter visuals suitable for general use and engineering design due to better color accuracy and wider gamut coverage. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens do not have the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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