The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly laptop, suitable if you want to save money and need a machine for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, or watching videos. It has a larger screen but lower resolution and less power than the Lenovo. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is more expensive and offers a higher-resolution and better-quality screen, significantly more power for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, and has a more premium build. However, it has a slightly smaller screen and is relatively heavier. The Lenovo also includes advanced graphics capabilities, which the HP does not, making it much better for creative or engineering tasks that require a dedicated graphics card. If portability and high performance are important to you, and you're willing to invest more, go for the Lenovo. If not, and you're looking for something more affordable for everyday use, the HP would be the better choice. 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 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 has lower storage and memory, a less powerful processor, and a lower-resolution TN screen which contributes to its adequacy for general use, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels with higher storage and memory, a more powerful processor, and a high-resolution Mini LED display, making it very good for general use. Additionally, the Lenovo has a better build quality, speaker, and keyboard, along with a more portable design and superior battery life, enhancing its suitability for a range of tasks and environments.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with its basic Intel graphics, compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which has a more advanced Nvidia GPU, lacks the graphical power needed for high-quality gaming and 3D work. Additionally, the Lenovo's high-refresh-rate Mini LED display offers smoother motion and superior screen quality than the HP's standard TN panel, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU, double the amount of RAM, advanced GPU, and higher-quality screen compared to the HP 250 G10, which has a lower-tier CPU, half the RAM, less capable integrated graphics, and a lower resolution screen. While both laptops have similar portability, the Lenovo offers a better overall user experience with a higher quality keyboard, speakers, and less operating noise.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
9.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels due to its high-resolution and bright display that makes viewing text and images crisp and vivid. Engineers and designers will prefer the Lenovo's wide color gamut, which ensures accurate and consistent colors ideal for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo falls short because despite its superior resolution and panel type, it lacks a high refresh rate that’s crucial for smooth motion and gameplay experience.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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