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Dark Ash Silver HP 255 G8 laptop closed showing smooth matte finish

HP

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

SKU CH-D6WQ-G5PEJ

15.6-inch Full HD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • 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 W11P

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  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz handles multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • 6" IPS 1920 x 1080 60 Hz screen shows crisp detail
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2 and RJ-45 give flexible connections

HP 255 G8 laptop for daily work

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch laptop built around a Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and twelve threads. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed for immediate business or home office use.

60 Hz FHD display and 802.11ac wireless limits

The 1920 x 1080 IPS panel refreshes at 60 Hz, so fast motion in games or video can show blur compared to higher-rate screens. Wireless connectivity uses 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2, which caps throughput below newer 802.11ax networks. The integrated Radeon graphics share system memory and suit light creative tasks only.

Simple setup with soldered memory constraint

Opening the box requires only attaching the 45W clover-leaf power adapter and pressing the power button. The 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM is the only memory module installed; the second slot is empty but the existing stick is soldered on many units, preventing a matched-pair upgrade. The 3-cell 41 WHr battery is internal and not user-replaceable without tools.

How it compares

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

Price $587.99
Typical for this category: the median of 32,549 items is $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 Pro
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16 GB DDR4 configuration or look for a higher-capacity option?

The 16 GB DDR4 memory is soldered as a single 8 GB DDR4 module plus an 8 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM, so the laptop ships at its maximum supported capacity and cannot be expanded further.

What does the 4 GHz turbo frequency mean for everyday workloads?

The Ryzen 5 5500U can boost its six cores up to 4 GHz for short bursts, giving snappy response in office apps and web browsing before settling back to the 2.10 GHz base clock under sustained load.

How fast is the USB 3.2 Type-C port in practice?

The USB 3.2 Type-C port runs at 10 Gbps, so external SSDs and docks will hit near-full PCIe NVMe SSD speeds while the HDMI output is limited to 4K at 60 Hz.

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