If you're on a tight budget, the HP 250 G10 will save you money and handle basic tasks effectively, but its lower-quality display and less powerful processor make it less suitable for demanding applications. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 offers significantly higher performance, better graphics, a higher quality display, and more features, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. However, the MSI Raider GE76 is heavier, so it's less portable, and its higher price reflects its premium capabilities. Consider how you'll use the laptop; if you need advanced features and performance, the MSI may justify the extra cost, otherwise, the HP could meet your needs for daily activities at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
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
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10, while fair for general use, falls short compared to the MSI Raider GE76 due to the latter's superior main processor, larger RAM capacity, higher resolution IPS screen with better color coverage, and considerably more storage space. However, the MSI Raider GE76 offers less portability and a similar battery life, making the HP 250 G10 a more travel-friendly option at the cost of high-end performance and display quality.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good 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
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher quality screen, which are crucial for demanding software typical in those fields. In contrast, the HP 250 G10 has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, making it less suited for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If general use is your main purpose, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a superior experience due to its higher resolution and brighter display, resulting in clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the HP 250 G10. For engineering and design work, the MSI's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, essential for precision tasks, which the HP 250 G10 cannot match. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI may fall short as its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops means it won't be as smooth in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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