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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a significant concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or media consumption, the HP 250 G10 could be a satisfactory choice. However, if you are willing to invest a bit more for enhanced performance, which could be beneficial for more demanding applications or multitasking, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 might be a better option. Keep in mind that while the HP might save you money upfront, the Lenovo could offer a better long-term value if it leads to fewer performance-related frustrations or needs. It's also important to consider battery life and portability; if you need something with a longer battery life for travel or working away from power outlets, or a lighter device for ease of transport, make sure to compare these aspects between the two models. Additionally, look at the build quality and warranty offerings, as they might affect the laptop's durability and support over time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the HP 250 G10.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.3
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" have similar screen quality.
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" have screens that may not provide the sharpness, color accuracy, or vibrancy you would want for daily tasks, critical design work, or an immersive gaming experience because their display panels likely offer lower resolution and brightness, making text less crisp and colors less lively. For engineering and design applications, these laptops may not reproduce colors accurately for professional work since they probably lack wide color gamut coverage, which is essential for precision in visual projects. When it comes to gaming or working with 3D content, both laptops are likely to disappoint due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals, and the panel type and resolution being only moderate contributors to image quality can still impact the overall experience.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.3
6.2
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for general use.
The HP 250 G10 offers more RAM which is better for multitasking and handles tasks faster than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" which has a stronger CPU but less RAM; while both have similar screen quality and low-resolution displays, the HP has a longer battery life but the Lenovo is slightly more portable due to weight.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and HP 250 G10 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 250 G10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are considered poor for gaming and 3D because they are both equipped with basic integrated graphics units and only standard 60Hz refresh rate displays, which are far below the requirements for modern gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, their CPUs and screen qualities are decent but not high-end, which further limits their ability to handle these intensive tasks efficiently.
Engineering and Design
5.8
5.8
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and HP 250 G10 are both poor for engineering and design.
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both inadequate for engineering and design because they feature low-resolution TN panels which don't offer the color accuracy or viewing angles needed for such tasks, and they are equipped with basic processors and integrated graphics that lack the power necessary for demanding software used in these fields. Additionally, their limited RAM may also hinder performance when multitasking or running complex simulations, which are common in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.2
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and HP 250 G10 are both only fair for content creation.
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
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for software development.
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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 250 G10 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$329
$316
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $329 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $316.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$329 | $316 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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