The HP 250 G10 offers a budget-friendly option compared to the MSI Pulse GL66. If price is a key concern and your tasks don't require high performance, the HP might suit you well. It's lighter and has longer battery life, ideal for basic tasks and carrying around. However, the MSI has significantly better performance with its powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive applications. It also has a higher resolution screen and is better constructed but is heavier and likely has a shorter battery life, which reduces portability. Choose the MSI if you need high performance for complex tasks and don't mind the extra weight and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very 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
245.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10, with its lower-powered CPU, may not handle intensive tasks as well as the MSI Pulse GL66, which has a high-performance CPU and more robust graphics, contributing to its suitability for a wider range of general use cases. Furthermore, the MSI's larger storage capacity and better screen quality provide a more enjoyable and efficient user experience, despite potentially being less portable and having shorter battery life compared to the HP model.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 Pulse GL66 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with its Intel UHD Graphics and a basic 60Hz screen, lacks the powerful GPU and high refresh rate display needed for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the MSI Pulse GL66 features the high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 and a 144Hz screen, which are ideal for demanding games and 3D applications, providing better visuals and smoother gameplay.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Pulse GL66 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 with its Intel N200 processor and integrated graphics is less suitable for engineering and design tasks which require a more powerful CPU and GPU as found in the MSI Pulse GL66, which boasts an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics. Additionally, the MSI Pulse GL66 offers a higher quality IPS display that's beneficial for design work, against the HP 250 G10's lower-end TN panel, making the MSI a better choice for demanding applications and visual accuracy.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
7.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
245.0 nits
The MSI Pulse GL66 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 has a lower resolution and brightness which makes it less desirable for all users, and it lacks the color accuracy needed for engineering and design tasks. The MSI Pulse GL66, with fair screen quality due to better resolution and brightness, is better suited for general use and engineering purposes, but its refresh rate isn't high enough to make it ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require smooth motion. Additionally, both may not fully satisfy designers and engineers who need wide color gamuts for precise color work.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 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
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 and MSI Pulse GL66 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
7.4/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.
"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 Pulse GL66 has a lot of potential for improvement. Although the RTX 3060 is only able to use 105 watts, we still liked the gaming performance, particularly since this also makes the Pulse comfortably efficient but not slow by any means. Neither the dark display with its lame response times, nor USB 2.0 or the lack of Thunderbolt will please real gamers. The use of a sticker factory seal, which is at least questionable, also won't inspire any enthusiasm. It is obvious that the laptop is really designed for price-conscious gamers."
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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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