When choosing between the HP 250 G10 and the MSI Raider GE78, consider your primary needs. The HP 250 G10 is much more wallet-friendly and offers basic functionality suitable for general use like browsing and office applications, with moderate battery life and portability due to its lighter weight. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE78 comes at a higher cost but provides top-tier performance for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. It has a superior graphics card, a faster processor, more storage and memory, and a higher-quality display with a better resolution and refresh rate. However, it is heavier, which impacts portability, and its more powerful components may lead to shorter battery life. Your choice should align with the importance of performance versus portability and price in your daily tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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
9.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE78 outshines the HP 250 G10 in general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, which promise faster and more efficient performance, as well as a high-quality IPS screen with better resolution and color accuracy. However, this comes at the cost of portability and battery life; the HP 250 G10, with its lower weight and smaller screen, is easier to carry around, although its performance and screen quality are less impressive.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 is best in class 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
9.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with its basic Intel N200 processor and Intel UHD Graphics, low-resolution TN screen, and limited memory, is ill-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require advanced CPU, high-quality GPU, and better screen quality.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 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 HP 250 G10's screen may not offer the clarity and vibrancy you'd expect due to its lower resolution and dimness, while the MSI Raider GE78 provides a sharp, bright display enhancing everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the Raider's capabilities to show a wide range of accurate colors can be crucial, but both laptops may not fully meet professional color standards. Gamers and 3D users would find the MSI's high refresh rate leads to smoother visuals, but the HP falls short, potentially making fast-paced action less smooth and immersive.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
"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."
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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