If you prioritize saving money and primarily engage in basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or light media consumption, the HP 250 G10 is suitable with its budget-friendly price, although it has modest performance capabilities. On the other hand, for high-performance needs like intensive engineering work, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth GS66 is considerably more expensive but offers robust performance, superior graphics, a high refresh rate display, and additional features for a premium experience. With the MSI, you also get a better screen and build quality, but it's heavier and may have shorter battery life than the HP, which could be a factor if portability and battery longevity are crucial for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 is fair for general use because it has a basic CPU and graphics, lower screen resolution, and a somewhat dimmer display, which might impact multitasking and media consumption; however, it offers good portability and longer battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66, on the other hand, has a higher-end CPU and superior graphics, a bright high-resolution display, and high-quality speakers and keyboard, resulting in better performance for a range of tasks but with a tradeoff in battery life and slightly more weight.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is 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
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU, lower resolution TN screen, and inferior screen color coverage, which are crucial for intensive tasks and accurate visual work. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66 stands out with its powerful CPU, high-end GPU, full HD IPS display, and superior color coverage, making it well suited for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 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 is likely dimmer, with lower resolution and a basic panel type, making it less suitable for tasks where clarity and vibrancy are important, hence its poor screen quality across all uses. The MSI Stealth GS66, with its good screen quality, probably offers higher resolution, brighter display, and better panel type, ensuring clear and accurate visuals for general use and engineering design where detail and color accuracy are crucial. However, its poorer quality for Gaming and 3D suggests it may lack a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,718
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,718.
"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 Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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