The HP 250 G10 is a budget-friendly option and significantly less expensive, making it a good choice for basic tasks like internet browsing, word processing, and light multitasking with its entry-level processor and integrated graphics. However, its lower-resolution screen and build might not be suitable for tasks requiring high-quality visuals or intense multitasking. The MSI Prestige 15, while more expensive, provides a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card that can handle demanding software, making it better suited for creative work, 3D design, and casual gaming. It also offers a higher resolution display which is beneficial for detailed work and media consumption. Keep in mind that with the enhanced performance and features of the MSI Prestige 15, the weight is slightly more, which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very 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
298.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 15, with a better processor, higher screen resolution, and better graphics card, is more suitable for demanding tasks and provides a sharper display than the HP 250 G10, which has a basic processor, lower screen quality, and less efficient graphics capabilities. Additionally, the Prestige has a significantly longer battery life and a higher portability score, making it a more convenient choice for use on the go compared to the HP 250 G10.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is not well-suited for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU (Intel N200 and Intel UHD Graphics), a lower resolution TN screen, and minimal storage, whereas the MSI Prestige 15 offers a more powerful CPU (Intel i5-1240P), dedicated graphics card (Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q), higher-quality IPS display with better resolution, and more onboard storage. Although both have similar portability and RAM, the enhanced computing power, screen quality, and storage capacity make the MSI Prestige 15 better for demanding applications like engineering software and design work.
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 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
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 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
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 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 MSI Prestige 15 has a display that offers crisp images and bright colors due to its higher resolution and superior panel, making it more pleasing to the eye compared to the HP 250 G10. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for professional graphic work, while the HP falls short in this regard. Conversely, gaming and 3D applications benefit more from higher refresh rates, where the HP and MSI may both lack the ideal smoothness and responsiveness required by enthusiasts and professionals in those fields.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
"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 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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