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Dark Ash Silver HP 255 G8 laptop closed 15.6 inch non-touch screen

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 1TB PCIe SSD 15.6" FHD 60Hz Dark Ash Silver

SKU CH-WHAN-2FZ6J

A 15.6" FHD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4 and 1TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD gives fast boot and load times
  • 6" IPS FHD 60 Hz display shows crisp 1920 x 1080 detail
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2 and RJ-45 LAN keep you connected

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 5500U Laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch Full HD laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at a base frequency of 2.10 GHz and can boost up to 4 GHz with 12 MB L3 cache. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit comes pre-installed.

Suits office and study users.

This laptop suits professionals and students who need a reliable Windows 11 Pro device for productivity, web browsing and video calls. The integrated AMD Radeon graphics and 60 Hz IPS panel handle everyday tasks and media playback well. Buyers who want discrete graphics for modern AAA gaming or intensive 3D rendering should look at a different class of machine.

1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD decides storage fit

The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the 1 TB PCIe NVMe solid state drive. It provides fast boot times and ample space for applications and large files without the latency of a mechanical hard drive. Users who require multiple terabytes of local storage or a secondary drive bay will need a different configuration.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $682.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product line255 G8
Product colorDark Ash Silver
Design styleStandard
Product typeWork / Business
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
Processor model2.1 GHz
Turbo clock speed4 GHz
L3 cache size12 MB Cache
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speed8 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Graphics
Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

Questions about this item

Can the 16GB DDR4 memory be upgraded later?

The laptop has one DDR4 SODIMM slot populated with 16GB; adding more memory would require replacing the existing module with a higher-capacity DDR4 stick.

What limits sustained performance first, the 45W power supply or the 41 WHr battery?

Under continuous load the 45W adapter caps the power available to the Ryzen 5 5500U, so the power brick is the first bottleneck before the 41 WHr battery becomes a factor.

How loud and hot does the laptop get when running all day on the 45W adapter?

The integrated Radeon graphics and 6-core CPU share a single fan; during extended use the chassis warms noticeably around the keyboard deck and the fan spins up to an audible but not intrusive level.

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