The HP 250 G10 offers solid functionality at a budget-friendly price, suitable for general use and basic tasks with decent battery life and a lightweight design. Its modest processor and graphics capabilities limit its use for more demanding applications like 3D modeling, machine learning, or high-end gaming. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is significantly more expensive and comes with a powerful processor and high-end graphics suitable for intensive tasks, including gaming, 3D rendering, and complex computations. It also offers a higher resolution display and more vibrant colors, but it's heavier and might have a shorter battery life under load than the HP 250 G10. The choice between the two should be based on your primary usage scenario and budget constraints: opt for the HP for everyday tasks or the Razer for high-performance requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
8.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10's lower-quality TN screen, less powerful CPU and GPU, and modest battery life make it fair for general use, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels with a high-resolution IPS display, a high-performance CPU and GPU, and longer battery life, resulting in a very good general-use experience. Additionally, the Razer Blade's overall superior build quality, better keyboard, and advanced heat management contribute to its higher suitability for a variety of tasks beyond just general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 offers lower gaming performance due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics, standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, and lower resolution, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, a fast 240Hz refresh rate, and a higher quality display, making it suitable for immersive and demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has a lower-grade CPU and integrated graphics, a less vivid TN panel display with lower resolution, and poorer screen color coverage which limits its performance and display quality, making it less suitable for engineering and design workflows. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is equipped with a high-end CPU, dedicated powerful GPU, a high-resolution IPS display with excellent color coverage, offering superior performance and image quality required for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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 likely has a lower-resolution display with limited brightness and subpar panel technology, which makes it less suitable for any task requiring visual clarity and vibrancy, from browsing the web to detailed engineering work. The Razer Blade 14, with its sharper, brighter display and wider color gamuts, is excellent for general use and professional design, where accurate color reproduction is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and quicker screen updates.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 250 G10 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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