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

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 2TB NVMe

SKU CH-RSCT-32WXJ

15.6-inch Full HD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U six-core processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and 2TB NVMe storage running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U handles multitasking with 12 threads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD stores large project files locally
  • 6″ 1920×1080 IPS display shows crisp detail
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit adds business-grade security

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 a 4 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The integrated AMD Radeon graphics drive a 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 60 Hz.

Suits mobile professionals needing storage and ports

This configuration suits office workers and students who need a large solid-state drive, a full-size HDMI output, a USB 3.2 Type-C port and a wired RJ-45 Ethernet jack in a 3.8 lb chassis. Buyers who want a dedicated graphics card, a touchscreen or a higher refresh rate panel should look elsewhere.

2TB PCIe NVMe SSD decides fit

The single specification that decides fit is the 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, which provides substantial high-speed capacity for local files and applications without requiring an external drive. If your workflow relies on cloud storage or a smaller boot drive, a different capacity may be more appropriate.

How it compares

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

Price $700.99
Pricier 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 storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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

Do I need to buy a separate Windows 11 Pro licence to activate the operating system on this HP 255 G8?

No, the laptop ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit pre-installed and licensed, so no extra licence purchase is required.

Can I keep using my older USB 2.0 flash drives with the USB 3.2 Type-C port on this Ryzen 5 5500U laptop?

Yes, the USB 3.2 Type-C port is backward-compatible; a USB-C to USB-A adapter or cable lets you connect USB 2.0 drives at their native speed.

How can I confirm the 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD is recognised and running at full speed after first boot?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, click the disk labelled 2 TB, and verify the interface shows PCIe NVMe with read speeds well above 2 000 MB/s.

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