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Dark Ash Silver HP 255 G8 laptop with 15.6 inch display

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 512GB NVMe 15.6 FHD Windows 10 Home Dark Ash Silver

SKU CH-R8XS-MF2H5

15.6-inch FHD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe 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

Model 16GB/512GB W10H

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  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 4 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open without slowdown
  • 512 GB NVMe SSD starts Windows and loads files quickly
  • 6 inch 1920 x 1080 IPS display shows crisp detail at 60 Hz
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac plus Bluetooth 5.2 and RJ-45 give flexible connectivity

15.6-inch business laptop

The HP 255 G8 pairs a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U processor with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe solid-state drive. A 15.6-inch IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 resolution runs at 60 Hz. Windows 10 Home 64-bit ships pre-installed in a Dark Ash Silver chassis weighing 3.8 lb.

Upgrading from dual-core or HDD systems

Buyers moving from older dual-core notebooks or machines still running mechanical hard drives will feel the jump to six cores, 12 threads and PCIe storage. The integrated Radeon graphics handle office suites and light media tasks; this is not for users who need discrete GPU power for rendering, gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads.

Connectivity and display limits

Wireless runs on 802.11ac with Bluetooth 5.2; wired LAN uses a single RJ-45 port. Video output relies on one HDMI port, while data uses USB 3.2 Type-C and legacy USB-A. The 60 Hz panel and integrated graphics cap external-monitor refresh rates, and the 41 Whr battery with 45 W adapter limits unplugged runtime under heavy load.

How it compares

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

Price $633.99
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

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Questions about this item

Will the 15.6 inch 1920x1080 display fit a standard 15.6 inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 14.10 by 9.53 by .88 inches, so a sleeve sized for a typical 15.6 inch notebook will accommodate it.

What is the correct way to add more memory to the 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM configuration?

The laptop uses DDR4 SO-DIMM modules; insert the stick at an angle into the slot then press down until the side clips click.

How long does the 3-Cell 41 WHr battery last before it needs replacing?

The 41 WHr pack is rated for several hundred charge cycles; expect reduced run-time after two to three years of daily use.

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