The HP 250 G10 is significantly less expensive and is a budget-friendly option, but it comes with modest hardware such as an Intel N200 processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are suitable for basic tasks and general use. With a lower-resolution TN panel display, it's less sharp and vibrant than an IPS panel. If price is a primary concern and your usage involves everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, this could be sufficient.
On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while more expensive, offers higher performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, making it suitable for 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. It also boasts a higher-resolution IPS display, which provides a better visual experience with more accurate colors and wider viewing angles. If you require a laptop for performance-intensive tasks and value a better display, it's a more fitting choice despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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 display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 is suitable for basic tasks with adequate RAM and a modest CPU, but its lower-quality TN screen and lesser storage make it less ideal than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which offers a better overall experience with a higher resolution IPS screen, a much more powerful CPU, and significantly more storage for a variety of uses.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is not suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its lower-end Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a display with a standard refresh rate and lower screen resolution. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio excels in these areas with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a display that offers a high refresh rate and superior screen resolution, which are very important for rendering intensive graphics smoothly.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 not be ideal for any use due to its lower resolution and dim display, making it less suitable for tasks requiring visual clarity and brightness such as web browsing, video streaming, or document editing. While the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a higher resolution and brighter display, enhancing the experience for general use and detailed engineering work by providing sharper images and more accurate colors, its lower refresh rate can detract from the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced 3D applications and gaming. For engineering and design, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's better color coverage ensures precision in color-critical tasks, giving a clear advantage over the HP 250 G10.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
"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."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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