The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly laptop that's less powerful and has fewer high-end features. It's suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, and it's more portable due to its lighter weight. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider is much more expensive, but it offers top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, with a much higher quality display and graphics capability. It's heavier and may have shorter battery life due to its powerful components. So if portability and price are your main concerns, the HP could be your choice, but if you need a machine for resource-intensive tasks and appreciate a superior display, the MSI is the better option, keeping in mind the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 offers average performance with a basic CPU and screen quality which aligns with its lightweight design and fair portability, making it suitable for undemanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider boasts a high-end CPU, superior screen resolution, and graphics capabilities, but it's heavier and not as portable, geared more for demanding applications—trade-offs inherent for power users who prioritize performance over portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is poorly suited for gaming and 3D because it comes with a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are insufficient for the demands of modern gaming that prioritize fast, smooth graphics rendering.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is equipped with a basic Intel N200 processor and Intel UHD Graphics, paired with a lower resolution TN panel, making it ill-suited for the demands of engineering and design tasks which often require advanced processing power and detailed graphics depiction.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider 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 be sharp, bright or vibrant enough due to its lower quality panel, resolution, and brightness, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider offers a higher quality display with better resolution and brightness, providing a clearer and more comfortable viewing experience. In the realm of engineering and design, colors need to be represented accurately, and while the MSI's display covers a wider color gamut, making it suitable for professional design work, the HP falls short, affecting the precision needed for these tasks. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the MSI's screen, while offering high resolution and quality, lacks a high refresh rate which is critical for smooth motion, whereas the refresh rate is simply not a strength for the HP 250 G10 in any scenario.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very 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
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"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 MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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