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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option and generally costs less than the Maypug 15" Laptop, which has a lower midrange price. The HP 250 G10 offers a smaller storage but comes with more memory, which can be beneficial for multitasking. Both have similar processors suited for general tasks, but not high-end gaming or demanding engineering software. The HP has a marginally larger battery, which could mean a longer battery life, but actual duration will depend on usage. If cost-saving is a priority, the HP may suit your needs, but if you need more storage out of the box, consider the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Maypug 15" Laptop.
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP 250 G10.
Key differences
General Use
6.3
5.8
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 250 G10 is only fair for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 250 G10 offers more RAM and a longer battery life, which is key for multitasking and staying unplugged longer, making it fair for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has less RAM, which may slow down performance, and a shorter battery life which requires more frequent charging, rendering it poor for general use.
Screen Quality
5.3
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP 250 G10 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP 250 G10 and the Maypug 15" Laptop fall short due to their lower resolution and dimmer displays, which result in less sharp and vibrant images, making everyday tasks like browsing and document editing less enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops' lack of wide color gamuts means they can't display the full spectrum of colors required for accurate photo editing or CAD work, leading to less precise and visually appealing results. In the realm of gaming and 3D applications, their screens struggle due to lower refresh rates which can lead to choppier visuals, while the moderate importance of resolution and panel type also means detailed and smooth graphics may not be realized to their full potential.
Build Quality
6.0
5.1
The HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 250 G10 and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 250 G10 and Maypug 15" Laptop are considered poor for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which lack the power for demanding graphics tasks. Both laptops also have screens with a relatively low refresh rate of 60Hz, which do not provide the smooth visuals preferred for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8
5.6
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 250 G10 and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design.
The HP 250 G10 and Maypug 15" Laptop are poor for engineering and design due to underwhelming main processors and graphics units, which struggle with the demands of such tasks. Their screens also fall short in quality with low resolutions and modest color coverage, making them less ideal for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
6.2
5.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 250 G10 to be only fair for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 250 G10 to be only fair for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"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."
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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.
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