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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a cost-effective option for everyday tasks like browsing the internet, working with office applications, and media consumption, the HP 250 G10 could be suitable for you. However, for more demanding activities like 3D design, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, the MSI Stealth 17, while more expensive, will provide better performance with its higher-end components. It may also have a premium build and possibly better display quality, but it could be less portable and have shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. Keep in mind that a more powerful laptop like the MSI Stealth 17 may also come with additional features such as a better cooling system or a high-refresh-rate screen, which are beneficial for gaming and professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3
8.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10's lower-quality TN screen, lesser RAM, and basic processor make it adequate for general use, while its lightweight and excellent battery life increase its portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 offers a high-end CPU, abundant RAM with superior screen quality, and robust gaming capabilities, but this also makes it heavier with shorter battery life, sacrificing some portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7
9.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is not ideal for gaming and 3D applications due to its entry-level Intel UHD Graphics, which delivers lesser graphical processing power, and its regular 60Hz screen refresh rate, which can't provide the fast, smooth visuals needed for high-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.8
9.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has lower performance capabilities due to its basic CPU, limited RAM, and weaker integrated graphics, combined with a lower-resolution screen, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 17 is equipped with a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, a high-end dedicated GPU, and a high-quality display, which makes it excel at handling intensive computational and visual demands typical in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.2
8.8
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.6
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 Stealth 17 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 have the necessary resolution, panel quality, or brightness that users expect for daily activities, which makes it less appealing for general tasks, engineering, and design work, where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. The MSI Stealth 17, with a high-resolution display and superior panel technology, offers vibrant colors and sharp images that suit general use and professional design well, but its lower refresh rate may not satisfy gamers looking for smooth motion in fast-paced 3D environments. For users prioritizing gaming, a laptop with a high refresh rate would provide a more fluid visual experience for 3D games.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.8
The MSI Stealth 17 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
$3,899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 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.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the MSI Stealth 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP 250 G10
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"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."
MSI Stealth 17
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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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