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Dark Ash Silver 15.6 inch laptop with matte finish and full-size keyboard

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB 512GB SSD 15.6" FHD Windows 11 Home Dark Ash Silver

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15.6-inch Full HD laptop with 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB DDR4 and 512GB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 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 up to 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD loads Windows 11 Home and files fast
  • 6 inch IPS 1920 x 1080 60 Hz screen shows clear detail
  • HDMI, USB 3.2 Type-C, SD reader and RJ-45 connect peripherals easily

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch laptop powered by a 5th Gen AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It ships with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home 64-bit. The integrated AMD Radeon graphics drive a 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 60 Hz.

Check ports and memory slots before ordering

Verify that the single HDMI output and USB 3.2 Type-C port match your external display and peripheral needs. Confirm the SD card reader format suits your workflow. The 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM configuration may occupy one or both slots; check the service manual if you plan to expand memory later.

Build quality and daily connectivity

The Dark Ash Silver chassis weighs 3.8lb and measures 14.10 x 9.53 x 0.88 inches, using a standard clamshell design with a non-touch screen. A 45W power supply charges the 3-cell 41 WHr battery. Wired Ethernet via RJ-45, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 handle network connections. An integrated webcam, headphone/microphone combo jack and trackpad complete the daily interface.

How it compares

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

Price $542.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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 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 11 Home
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

Questions about this item

Does the laptop ship with the 45W power adapter and 3-cell 41 WHr battery included, or do I need to buy them separately?

The 45W power supply and 3-cell 41 WHr battery are included in the box; no separate purchase is required.

Should I choose the 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD or is a larger capacity available?

This model comes with a single 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD; no larger capacity is offered for this configuration.

What does the Ryzen 5 5500U 2.10 GHz base clock with 4 GHz turbo mean for everyday workloads?

The 6-core processor runs at 2.10 GHz normally and boosts to 4 GHz for short bursts, giving responsive performance in office apps and web browsing.

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