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Updated January 12, 2024·
The decision to choose between the HP 250 G10 and the Razer Blade 17 largely depends on what you plan to use it for and your budget. The HP 250 G10, being less expensive, is suitable for general use like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. It typically offers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks, has decent battery life, and is relatively portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is a high-performance laptop geared towards gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. It usually delivers superior performance capable of handling intensive tasks but comes at a higher price point. It's also less portable due to its larger size and potentially has a shorter battery life because of its powerful components. If your work requires graphics-intensive applications or you're a serious gamer, investing in the Razer Blade 17 could be worthwhile despite the higher cost. However, if your needs are more basic and you value portability and longer battery life without straining your budget, the HP 250 G10 should be ample. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3
8.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 offers a basic processor and integrated graphics suitable for modest tasks, along with fairly good battery life and great portability, but its lower-resolution screen and less RAM may hinder multitasking and clarity of display. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 boasts a powerful processor and high-end graphics card, providing superb performance for demanding applications, complemented by a high-resolution screen; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which affects portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7
8.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with its basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and lower screen refresh rate, is not suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Blade 17 excels with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and faster screen refresh rate, which enhance gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the Razer Blade has a superior CPU and screen quality, further boosting its capability for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.8
9.1
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10, with its basic CPU, GPU, and low-resolution screen, lacks the horsepower and visual clarity essential for engineering and design, whereas the Razer Blade 17 boasts a high-end CPU, top-tier GPU, and a sharp, color-accurate display, which are key for such demanding tasks. While the HP is lighter and has a quieter operation, making it more portable, the Razer's advanced specifications come at the cost of heavier weight and more noise but offer the performance necessary for intensive workloads.
Content Creation
6.2
8.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 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 offer the clarity and vibrancy needed for any use due to lower resolution and lackluster brightness, affecting the user's experience across general activities as well as specialized tasks like engineering and gaming. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17's display provides sharp and vivid visuals with high resolution and brightness suitable for general use and professional engineering, ensuring accurate color representation with its wide color gamuts. However, the Blade's lower refresh rate could limit the smoothness of motion in 3D applications and games, which can detract from the immersive experience in those scenarios.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 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 Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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."
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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