If price is a top consideration, the HP 250 G10 may appeal to you as it typically costs much less than the LG Ultra 16. However, the lower price comes with compromises such as lower-resolution screen, basic graphics capabilities, and modest processing power, which is fine for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16, while more expensive, offers a higher resolution and better quality display, more powerful graphics, and stronger processing power, making it more suited for demanding tasks like video editing or running engineering software. The LG also has a better battery capacity for longer use without charging, though both laptops have a similar level of portability given their weight and dimensions. Choose the HP for basics and savings, or invest in the LG for advanced use and visual quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 16.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 offers fair general use capabilities, with its adequate RAM and storage for basic tasks and a lower-end CPU and screen that might not deliver the sharpest images or fastest performance, though it is lightweight and has satisfactory battery life. In comparison, the LG Ultra 16 is geared more towards robust general use, equipped with a more powerful CPU, significantly better screen quality for vibrant visuals, more storage space, all while maintaining a high battery life and a build that is almost as portable as the HP.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's less powerful CPU and GPU aren't suited for demanding engineering and design software, while its lower-quality TN screen with a resolution of 1366x768 provides less clear and accurate visual representation; on the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 comes with a more capable processor and integrated graphics, complemented by a higher-resolution IPS screen with better color and contrast, making it more suitable for engineering and design tasks that require both computational horsepower and visual fidelity.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 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
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 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
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 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 likely suffers from low resolution, limited brightness, and an inferior panel type, resulting in a less vibrant and sharp display for all types of use, whether it’s browsing the web or detailed engineering work. Its poor color gamut would be particularly noticeable in design and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial but also affects the experience negatively when gaming or engaging with 3D content. The LG Ultra 16 probably offers a slightly better resolution and brightness, improving general use and engineering tasks moderately, but its lower refresh rate and possibly moderate resolution negatively impact gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion and fine detail are key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
6.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and HP 250 G10 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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