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

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 512GB 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-J57W-PJQNA

15.6-inch FHD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB 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 storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U handles multitasking with up to 4 GHz boost
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive at once
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD loads files and boots quickly
  • 6 inch IPS Full HD display shows crisp 1920 x 1080 detail
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac plus Bluetooth 5.2 and wired LAN connect reliably

HP 255 G8 laptop for everyday work

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6-inch laptop built for office tasks, web browsing and video calls. It ships with Windows 10 Home and a 60 Hz Full HD IPS display. The six-core Ryzen 5 5500U processor reaches 4 GHz turbo frequency with 12 MB L3 cache. Integrated Radeon graphics handle the desktop and light media playback.

Six-core Ryzen 5 5500U processor

The single specification that decides fit is the 5500U six-core CPU with 4 GHz turbo and 12 MB cache. It provides enough multi-thread performance for spreadsheets, document editing and multiple browser tabs. Buyers who need discrete graphics for 3D rendering, video encoding or modern gaming should look elsewhere. The integrated Radeon graphics cannot accelerate those workloads.

16 GB DDR4 and 512 GB NVMe SSD

Memory is 16 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM and storage is a 512 GB PCIe NVMe drive. This combination comfortably runs Windows 10 Home, office suites and dozens of browser tabs without swapping. Large local media libraries, virtual machines or raw photo archives will fill the drive quickly. The 41 Wh battery and 45 W charger support typical mobile work sessions.

How it compares

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

Price $582.99
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 storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 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

Questions about this item

How does the Ryzen 5 5500U 2.10 GHz base clock behave under load in this laptop?

The 6-core processor can boost up to 4 GHz when thermal headroom allows, with 12 MB L3 cache helping multi-threaded workloads.

What does the 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 combination actually support?

802.11ac provides dual-band wireless up to typical gigabit-class speeds, while Bluetooth 5.2 adds longer range and lower latency for peripherals.

Will the 15.6-inch chassis fit a standard 15.6-inch laptop sleeve?

Dimensions are 14.10 in wide, 9.53 in deep and 0.88 in high, so most 15.6-inch sleeves accommodate it.

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