The HP 250 G10 is the more budget-friendly option and is well-suited for general use like web browsing and office applications, but its lower-resolution screen and less powerful processor might not be ideal for intensive tasks. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while significantly more expensive, offers a higher resolution and better quality display, along with more powerful processing capabilities, making it suitable for more demanding applications such as 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. The Lenovo also boasts a better graphics card, which is important if you're interested in graphics-intensive tasks or gaming. If portability is a concern, both laptops are reasonably lightweight and compact, but the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is slightly lighter and thinner, which might make it easier to carry around. The Lenovo also has a much larger battery, which should translate into longer battery life, useful if you need to work on the go without constantly searching for an outlet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outperforms the HP 250 G10 in general use due to a superior main processor, higher screen resolution and quality, longer battery life, and a more portable design. While both have the same amount of RAM, the Lenovo's additional GPU power, touchscreen functionality, larger storage capacity, and higher overall build, keyboard and speaker quality contribute to its higher suitability for a broader range of tasks compared to the HP.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz, providing smoother and more detailed visual performance for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is less suited for engineering and design due to its basic Intel N200 processor, integrated graphics, lower resolution TN screen, and lack of professional GPU, which may struggle with demanding engineering software and detailed visual work. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a high-resolution IPS display, providing robust performance and superior screen quality essential for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very 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
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 has a display with lower resolution and brightness, which makes it less ideal for any situation where clarity and visibility are crucial, such as general use, and especially for detailed engineering and design work that requires high color accuracy. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its higher resolution and superior brightness, provides a more vibrant and sharp visual experience, which is beneficial for general use and professional applications like engineering where precise color representation is necessary. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are common, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth compared to displays optimized for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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 Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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