If cost is a primary concern, the HP 250 G10 offers basic functionality at a lower price point, ideal for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. However, if you seek a higher-end experience with better performance, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga comes at a premium but offers a more robust build, higher processing power suitable for more demanding applications, and greater portability with its lighter, convertible design. The Lenovo also typically has a longer battery life, making it a better choice for those on the go. Consider the Lenovo if your workload includes complex tasks, frequent travel, or you desire a touch screen with a 2-in-1 form factor; otherwise, the HP may suffice for casual use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the HP 250 G10 in general use mainly due to its superior main processor and graphics capabilities, a higher-resolution display with touchscreen, longer battery life, better portability, and significantly brighter screen with higher color accuracy. Conversely, while the HP 250 G10 offers adequate performance for general use with sufficient RAM and screen size, it's hampered by a lower-resolution display, less impressive graphics, and shorter battery life, although it might appeal to those looking for a larger screen and lower cost.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's basic CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and a screen with modest resolution and color accuracy make it less suitable for engineering and design tasks that require more power and excellent visual representation. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its more advanced CPU and GPU, higher-quality, higher-resolution screen, and more robust build, is a better fit for such demanding tasks, though it comes at a higher price and with a slightly less portable form factor.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 deliver the sharpness and clarity expected for everyday tasks due to its lower resolution and dimmer display, impacting general use negatively. Engineers and designers might find the color representation lacking as it doesn't cover the wider color spectrums like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for accurate color work. Gamers and 3D users could be disappointed with the refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion, while the resolution and panel type are not at the level needed for the best visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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