If cost is a major concern for you, the HP 250 G10 offers the basics for everyday computing without the premium price tag of the LG Gram 16. However, if portability is a priority and you're often on the move, the LG Gram 16 is significantly lighter and has a longer battery life, which could be worth the higher cost. For intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the LG Gram may offer better performance, assuming it's equipped with more advanced specifications. Those who need a laptop for general use and are budget-conscious might lean towards the HP, while users who need a machine for more demanding activities and value portability might find the LG Gram to be a better fit despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 has a lower-resolution screen with less color accuracy and a weaker CPU which makes it less suitable for demanding tasks, contributing to its 'fair' rating for general use, whereas the LG Gram 16 benefits from a high-resolution, brighter, and more color-accurate screen and a more powerful CPU, as well as being lighter and offering longer battery life, earning it a 'good' rating for general usage.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's less advanced Intel UHD Graphics chip and basic screen attributes contribute to its poor gaming and 3D capabilities, while the LG Gram 16 offers superior gaming and 3D suitability due to its more capable Intel Iris Xe GPU and higher quality display, despite both having the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with a basic processor, lower-end integrated graphics, and a lower resolution TN panel screen, struggles with the demands of engineering and design tasks, while the LG Gram 16 offers a high-performance CPU, better integrated graphics, and a high-resolution IPS panel display, which are more suitable for such intensive work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.8/10
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 LG Gram 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
7.9/10
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
7.5/10
The LG Gram 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 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 deliver the clarity and vibrancy needed for various tasks due to limited resolution and lower brightness, which is noticeable in day-to-day use and quite detrimental for detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where sharpness and accurate colors matter. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers a high-resolution display with greater brightness and more accurate color reproduction, making it suitable for general use and professional design work, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which can affect the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. Gamers and 3D artists typically seek higher refresh rates to ensure fluid motion and reduced motion blur, which is not the LG Gram 16's strength despite its other impressive display features.
Battery
6.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 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
7.0/10
The LG Gram 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
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
"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 LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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