If you're on a tight budget, the HP 250 G10 is more wallet-friendly and has the essentials for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. However, the MSI Prestige 14, while more expensive, offers enhanced performance suitable for more intensive tasks like light gaming, photo editing, and multitasking with its higher quality display, better graphics, and faster processor. The Prestige also has a more compact and lighter build, improving portability, but that also means it has a smaller screen size. The HP, with its lower resolution and basic graphics, won't match the visual and performance experience of the MSI. If battery life is a concern, consider that the MSI has a larger battery capacity, which might translate to longer use on a single charge compared to the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 offers better screen quality with an IPS panel and higher resolution than the HP 250 G10's TN panel and lower resolution, contributing to its classification as good for general use; it also boasts a more powerful CPU, aiding in better performance. Despite the HP's excellent operating noise management, the Prestige 14 excels in portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size while offering longer battery life, making it a preferable choice for those prioritizing mobility and usage longevity.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short in gaming and 3D due to its lower-end Intel UHD Graphics, a TN display with lower resolution and color accuracy; while the MSI Prestige 14 fares better for such tasks with a more capable Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher-quality IPS display, offering improved resolution and color performance.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The MSI Prestige 14 is more suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i5 processor, high RAM, and superior Intel Iris Xe graphics, paired with a higher-resolution IPS screen that offers better color accuracy and viewing angles. In contrast, the HP 250 G10's more basic processor, less capable integrated graphics, and lower-resolution TN display hinder performance and visual fidelity for complex tasks, though it might be marginally more portable given its slightly larger size and weight.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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's screen may suffer from low resolution and dimness, making it less suitable for tasks where clarity and vibrancy are key, such as browsing or document editing. The MSI Prestige 14 offers a high-resolution, bright display with strong color accuracy, catering well to professionals in engineering and design who require true-to-life colors for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is paramount, the Prestige 14's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less fluid compared to screens designed specifically for this purpose.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
"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 Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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