If you prioritize saving money and do not mind a heavier and larger laptop with basic display quality and performance, the HP 250 G10 may suffice for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while more expensive, offers a more portable and lighter design with a higher resolution screen, which is beneficial for tasks that require better visual detail, such as photo editing or enjoying media content. Additionally, the LG has greater performance capabilities that support more demanding software and multitasking, suitable for users with needs beyond basic computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 is less suited for general use due its basic CPU, lower-resolution TN screen, and heavier weight, which affects portability and screen quality, though it has a larger display. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 offers better general use performance with a more powerful CPU, higher-resolution IPS screen for better viewing angles and color, and greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's lower-resolution TN screen, less powerful Intel processor, and basic graphics capability hinder its suitability for engineering and design tasks, compared to the LG Ultra 13, which has a better-quality, higher-resolution IPS screen, a stronger AMD processor with integrated Vega graphics, enhancing its capability for such tasks despite its smaller screen.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP 250 G10's screen may disappoint due to low resolution and dimness, while the LG Ultra 13's higher resolution, brighter display, and better panel type enhance everyday viewing experiences. Engineers and designers might favor the LG Ultra 13 for its wider color gamut, crucial for detail-oriented work, which the HP's screen doesn't adequately provide. However, gamers and 3D users will find both lacking as the HP 250 G10 and the LG Ultra 13 don't offer high refresh rates required for smooth visuals, although the LG's better resolution and panel type provide some advantage.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
13.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 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
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
$529
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The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an Intel UHD Graphics chip and a basic screen, which leads to poor gaming and 3D performance, while the LG Ultra 13 incorporates a more capable AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 graphics and a higher quality IPS display with better resolution, contributing to a fair gaming and 3D experience.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the LG Ultra 13 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 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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