HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

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

Our Rating: 65 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP 250 G7 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G7 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.25 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Dark ash silver Silver
DISPLAY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Miracast Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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