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Dark Ash Silver 15.6 inch laptop, matte finish, standard clamshell form factor

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 256GB 15.6" FHD Windows 10 Home Dark Ash Silver

SKU CH-0NKW-8SM8S

15.6-inch FHD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD and Windows 10 Home

  • 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

Model 16GB/256GB W10H

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  • Six-core Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open without slowdown
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD boots Windows 10 Home in seconds
  • 6 inch IPS Full HD display shows sharp 1920 x 1080 detail
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2 and HDMI connect peripherals and screens

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 5500U laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch business laptop powered by a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with 12MB cache and a 4 GHz boost clock. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD running Windows 10 Home. The chassis is finished in Dark Ash Silver.

Suits office workers needing a light 15 inch machine

This configuration suits professionals who want a 15.6 inch IPS Full HD display at 60 Hz, integrated AMD Radeon graphics, and a 3.8 lb form factor for daily productivity. Buyers who need a dedicated graphics card, a touchscreen panel, or a larger factory storage capacity should consider other models.

256GB PCIe NVMe SSD defines storage headroom

The single specification that decides fit is the 256GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. It sets the total space available for the operating system, applications and local files before an external drive or cloud storage becomes necessary.

How it compares

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

Price $508.99
Cheaper than about 58% 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 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

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Questions about this item

Will the USB 3.2 Type-C port on the HP 255 G8 work with my older USB 3.0 external SSD?

Yes, the USB 3.2 Type-C port is backward compatible with USB 3.0 devices, so your external SSD will function at its rated speed using a suitable cable or adapter.

How can I confirm the Ryzen 5 5500U is boosting to 4 GHz under load?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, and watch the CPU frequency while running a demanding task; it should rise toward 4 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

Does the box include an HDMI cable for connecting a second monitor?

The package contains the laptop, a 45 W power supply with NEMA 5-15P to C5 plug, and documentation; an HDMI cable is not included and must be purchased separately.

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