When choosing between the HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, consider that the HP is much more affordable, making it suitable for budget-conscious buyers. However, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, although more expensive, offers a higher resolution and better quality display, more storage, and a more powerful processor, which makes it better for demanding applications and multitasking. The ThinkBook is also lighter and more compact, enhancing portability, but this comes at a higher price point. For basic tasks, the HP could be sufficient, but if you need higher performance and a better display, the ThinkBook is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s outranks the HP 250 G10 for general use primarily due to a superior CPU, higher-quality IPS display with better resolution, and longer battery life, along with a more portable design and higher portability score. While both have the same amount of RAM which is vital for multitasking, the HP 250 G10's lower-resolution TN screen, less powerful CPU, and shorter battery life make it a fair choice for general use in comparison.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 has an Intel UHD Graphics which is less capable of handling gaming and 3D tasks, and a lower quality TN screen with a basic resolution that does not provide as immersive an experience as the IPS screen with a higher resolution found on the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. Additionally, the ThinkBook's Iris Xe graphics offer better performance for such tasks compared to the HP's GPU, despite both having the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s outperforms the HP 250 G10 in engineering and design use primarily due to its higher-resolution IPS screen, more powerful Intel i7 processor, and superior integrated Iris Xe graphics. While both have the same amount of RAM, the ThinkBook has better screen quality and more robust performance capabilities which are essential for such tasks, despite being lighter and more compact, which may result in a shorter battery life compared to the HP 250 G10.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 have lower resolution and brightness which can lead to a less vibrant and sharp display, impacting the quality for all types of use. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a higher quality display with better resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and professional tasks like engineering and design that benefit from more accurate colors and detail. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ThinkBook 13s might not provide a high enough refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and better gaming experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
"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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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