The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option that is significantly less expensive, lighter, and with longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and tasks that require basic computing power. However, it has a lower-resolution screen and less powerful hardware. On the other hand, the MSI Katana 17 offers high performance suitable for 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering with a better display and stronger graphics card, but it is more expensive, heavier, and likely to have a shorter battery life, which could be less ideal for those needing portability. Consider what's more important for you: price and portability or performance and high-quality visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The MSI Katana 17 boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a larger, higher-resolution IPS screen compared to the HP 250 G10, which explains its 'very good' standing for general use against the HP's 'fair' rating. However, the MSI Katana 17 is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might be less favorable for those prioritizing portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an entry-level GPU and a screen with a low refresh rate, both of which limit its gaming and 3D capabilities. In contrast, the MSI Katana 17 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, making it very suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Katana 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a basic processor, standard integrated graphics, and a lower screen quality, making it less capable of handling the demands of engineering and design work, whereas the MSI Katana 17 is equipped with a robust processor, high-performance dedicated graphics, and a higher quality screen, thus offering the required power and clarity for such tasks. While both laptops have their own strengths, for engineering and design purposes, the high-caliber components in the MSI Katana 17 greatly outweigh the more portable but less powerful features of the HP 250 G10.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Katana 17 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
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
The MSI Katana 17 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 may fall short in screen quality for general use due to limited brightness and lower resolution, which affects the clarity and vividness of the display. For engineering and design, its shortcomings in color range can lead to less accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed graphical work. The MSI Katana 17, while offering better screen quality for general use through improved brightness and sharper resolution, may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to a lower refresh rate that can result in less fluid motion during fast-paced scenes or animations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Katana 17 has 3 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
$1,367
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Katana 17 costs $1,367.
"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 Katana 17 B13V laptop impressed us in its main area of competency - gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ensures high-performance levels which can compete with the previous generation's RTX 3070 Ti. In addition to the speedy GPU, the MSI comes with a 144 Hz display as well as an RGB keyboard and provides a very good typing experience. Despite the power at hand, the laptop remains comparatively cool."
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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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