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Dark Ash Silver HP 255 G8 laptop, 15.6 inch non-touch screen, slim clamshell form

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 32GB 1TB NVMe 15.6" Full HD

SKU CH-XEBQ-N2Z8Z

A 15.6-inch Full HD laptop runs on a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with 32GB DDR4 and a 1TB NVMe drive

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

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  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open without slowdown
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores large projects and boots quickly
  • 6 inch IPS Full HD display shows crisp 1920 x 1080 detail
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.2 give stable wireless connections

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 5500U laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and twelve threads. It comes with 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD. The 1920 x 1080 IPS display runs at 60 Hz. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This laptop suits office workers and students who need a responsive machine for documents, web browsing and video calls. The integrated AMD Radeon graphics and 60 Hz screen limit its appeal for buyers who want to play modern games or edit 4K video. The 3.8 lb weight and single USB 3.2 Type-C port may not suit travellers who need multiple high-speed connections.

The specification that decides fit

The six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with a 4 GHz boost clock determines whether this laptop handles your workload smoothly. If your daily tasks stay within web apps, spreadsheets and light multitasking, the processor and 32GB of RAM provide ample headroom. Heavier sustained loads such as rendering or compiling large codebases will push beyond what the integrated graphics and thermal design can sustain.

How it compares

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

Price $694.99
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 32 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speed8 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 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 Home
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

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Questions about this item

What are the chassis dimensions of the HP 255 G8 so I can check bag fit?

The chassis measures 14.10 inches wide by 9.53 inches deep by 0.88 inches high and weighs 3.8 lb.

How do I install the Windows 11 Home 64-bit operating system on the 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD, and what step is often missed?

The OS is pre-installed on the 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD; the step often missed is completing the initial Windows 11 Home 64-bit setup and connecting to Wi-Fi to finish updates.

When will the 3-cell 41 WHr battery need replacement under normal use?

The 3-cell 41 WHr battery typically lasts 2 to 3 years before capacity drops enough to warrant replacement.

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