If you're looking for a cost-effective option for everyday tasks such as browsing the web, working with documents, and streaming video, the HP 250 G10 is a sensible choice. However, if your needs include high-end gaming, video editing, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers superior performance, although it is more expensive and heavier, which makes it less portable. Keep in mind the MSI's higher price also gets you a laptop that is less likely to become outdated quickly, whereas the HP might struggle with more demanding software updates in the future. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10, while affordable and sufficient for everyday tasks, may lag in performance and display quality compared to the MSI Titan 18 HX, which, though more expensive and less portable due to its size and shorter battery life, offers a significantly more powerful CPU, larger RAM, and superior screen quality for demanding applications. The MSI model, while heavy and with a shorter battery life, is equipped with vast storage, a high-quality keyboard, better speakers, and more effective heat management, making it suitable for intensive work like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D rendering, while the HP 250 G10's GPU and screen refresh rate are less powerful, making it less optimal for those intensive tasks. Despite this, the HP's CPU and screen quality, which are somewhat important, might still handle everyday use and less demanding games decently, but they don't match the MSI's performance for dedicated gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 is equipped with sufficient processing power, memory, and graphical capabilities for basic engineering tasks, alongside a screen that's adequate for design work, making it a cost-effective choice for those on a budget. However, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and higher screen quality, which translates to significantly better performance for demanding engineering and design applications, but it comes at the expense of being less portable and likely noisier during intense operations.
Content Creation
6.2/10
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're looking for a laptop primarily for general use, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers a superior screen with higher resolution, enhanced panel technology for better viewing angles and color reproduction, and greater brightness, making it ideal for everyday activities like browsing, streaming, and document work. However, for specialized tasks like engineering and design, while the MSI Titan 18 HX stands out with its wide color gamuts ensuring more accurate color representation, crucial for professional photo editing, graphic design, and CAD work, its screen is less than ideal for 3D work and gaming due to a lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced environments. In contrast, the HP 250 G10, despite its lower quality screen across all aspects, may not be well-suited for any of these tasks and could disappoint users looking for clarity, color fidelity, or fluid motion graphics.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the HP 250 G10 or the MSI Titan 18 HX
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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