The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option and generally less expensive than the MSI Cyborg 15. It's a suitable choice if you prioritize saving money and have modest computing needs. However, it has a lower resolution screen and less powerful graphics, which may not be ideal for demanding tasks or high-definition media. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 costs more but comes with a higher-resolution display, more powerful processor, and dedicated graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. The MSI also offers a higher refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals, particularly beneficial for gaming. In terms of portability, both are relatively similar in size and weight, with the MSI being slightly heavier. The decision comes down to whether you require higher performance for more resource-intensive tasks, which would justify spending more on the MSI Cyborg 15, or if you prefer to save money with the HP 250 G10 for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the MSI Cyborg 15.
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10, with a lesser processor and integrated graphics, is rated fair for general use due to its adequate RAM but subpar screen quality and modest battery life. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a more powerful processor, higher-end graphics, and a superior screen, but its heavier weight and larger size reduce its portability despite having better battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The MSI Cyborg 15 outshines the HP 250 G10 for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are critical for smooth and immersive gameplay. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 is equipped with a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU that falls short for demanding graphics tasks and features a lower standard refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting its performance in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 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 not provide the clarity and vibrancy that users typically look for due to lower resolution and brightness, while the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a slight improvement with a better panel type and higher resolution. In engineering and design tasks, accurate color representation is paramount, and the MSI's fair screen quality suggests it covers more color gamuts than the HP, which has poor coverage, rendering it less suitable for color-critical work. For gaming and 3D, the MSI Cyborg 15 might still lag behind with just a fair rating due to an average refresh rate, but it could be more tolerable compared to the HP, whose poor rating indicates even lesser suitability for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability, though the HP 250 G10 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
6.7/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the MSI Cyborg 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
"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 focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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