If you prioritize saving money and your laptop needs are basic, such as web browsing, office work, or video streaming, the HP 250 G10 could be a good choice. It's notably cheaper while offering essential features for everyday tasks, albeit with lower screen quality and performance. However, if your demands include more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, investing in the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is advisable because of its significantly superior performance, higher resolution display, and graphics capabilities. The Lenovo also offers better build quality and features but at a higher price and with slightly less portability due to its larger screen and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
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
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 delivers a better general use experience with its more powerful AMD processor, a higher resolution and brighter IPS screen, and longer battery life, alongside being better quality in keyboard, screen, and speaker; whereas the HP 250 G10, while more portable due to its lighter weight, falls short with a lesser CPU, a lower resolution TN screen, and a shorter battery life, despite being fair in keyboard and portability. Additionally, the Lenovo offers substantial improvements in screen quality and portability, even though it's slightly heavier than the HP, and it includes a more robust GPU suitable for more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU not suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, along with a basic display with a low refresh rate and resolution, which detracts from visual quality and gaming responsiveness. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which supports advanced graphics features like ray tracing, and it boasts a higher resolution and refresh rate IPS display that enhances gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is 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 Intel N200 processor, Intel UHD Graphics, lower screen resolution, and TN panel which hinders color accuracy and viewing angles, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 excels with its robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and high-resolution IPS display that offers better color reproduction and sharpness for detailed work. The Slim 7 16 also boasts superior battery capacity and screen quality, important for performance-intensive tasks, although it is slightly heavier which impacts portability compared to the HP 250 G10.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 render sharp images or vibrant colors due to lower resolution and brightness, which is less ideal for any demanding visual tasks, including general browsing or detailed engineering work. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers higher resolution and brightness, resulting in crisp and vivid displays that enhance general computing and design tasks with its wider color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid visuals compared to displays designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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