HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP 250 G7 Notebook
HP 250 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 65 %

Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of HP 250 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP 250 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 250 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.25 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.56 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark ash silver Space grey | Gold | Silver
DISPLAY HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 227
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, beryllium free, arsenic free, Retina display
PROCESSOR HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD soldered PCIe
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 617
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - FaceTime HD camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Miracast -
BATTERY HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 50.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 12 hours
Video playback: up to 13 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 30 Watt
INPUT HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0
Software Included - iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP 250 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Apple T2 Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP Fast Charge T2 Security Chip
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ -
SAR Value - 0.71 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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