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Dark ash silver 15.6 inch laptop with non touch full HD display

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 256GB 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-BWDC-GY4SZ

Runs Windows 11 Home on a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4 and a 256GB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Home fast
  • 6 inch IPS Full HD 1920 x 1080 60 Hz display shows crisp detail
  • HDMI USB 3.2 Type-C SD reader and RJ-45 cover daily connections

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch laptop built around a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with a 4 GHz turbo frequency and 12 MB L3 cache. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD. Integrated AMD Radeon graphics drive the 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 60 Hz.

Suits office workers and students.

This configuration suits office workers, students and remote teams who need a responsive system for documents, web apps and video calls. The integrated graphics and 60 Hz panel are not designed for gaming, 3D rendering or colour-critical creative work. Buyers who want discrete GPU performance or a higher refresh rate screen should look at a different class of machine.

256 GB NVMe SSD and 16 GB DDR4 for everyday

The 256 GB PCIe NVMe drive provides fast boot and application launch for a standard business software stack. The 16 GB DDR4 memory handles multiple browser tabs, office suites and background services without swapping. Large media libraries, virtual machines or modern game installs will exceed the available storage and memory headroom.

How it compares

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

Price $520.99
Cheaper 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 storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB 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 Home
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

Questions about this item

Does the HP 255 G8 need an external power supply to run the Ryzen 5 5500U and 15.6" FHD screen?

The 45W power supply included with the laptop provides all the power the Ryzen 5 5500U and 15.6" 60 Hz Full HD display require.

Can I keep using my older USB-A flash drives and HDMI monitor with the USB 3.2 Type-C and HDMI ports on this laptop?

The USB 3.2 Type-C port handles data for USB-A devices through an adapter or hub, and the HDMI output connects directly to your existing monitor.

How can I verify the 16GB DDR4 memory and 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD are recognised after first boot?

Open Windows 11 Settings → System → About to confirm 16 GB installed RAM, then check Task Manager → Performance → Disk for the 256 GB NVMe drive.

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