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Silver HP 255 G8 laptop with 15.6 inch non‑touch screen, closed lid view

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 32GB 2TB NVMe 15.6 FHD Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-G611-RARR0

15.6-inch Full HD IPS laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 32GB DDR4, 2TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz handles multi-tasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores large project libraries fast
  • 6" IPS 1920 x 1080 60 Hz screen shows crisp detail
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit adds business-grade security features

HP 255 G8 for business users

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6-inch laptop built around a Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and twelve threads. It ships with 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 2TB NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed, making it ready for office and remote-work tasks.

Sustained load on the Ryzen 5 5500U

The processor runs at a 2.10GHz base frequency and can reach 4GHz turbo for short periods. Under continuous multi-threaded workloads the integrated Radeon graphics and CPU share the same thermal envelope, so clock speeds will settle below the peak turbo figure. The 45W power adapter and 41Wh battery limit how long high performance can be maintained without mains power.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit arrives fully assembled with the operating system and drivers configured, so no internal installation is required. Memory and storage are not user-accessible without disassembly, which may void the supplier’s upgrade warranty. Buyers who need additional internal expansion or a discrete graphics option should consider a different form factor.

How it compares

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

Price $781.99
Pricier than about 63% 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 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

How hot or loud does the Ryzen 5 5500U get when the laptop runs all day?

The 6-core processor has a 4 GHz turbo frequency and ships with a 45 W power supply, so sustained workloads will draw up to that level; the 41 Whr battery and passive cooling design keep noise low during typical office use.

What must I already own for the USB 3.2 Type-C and HDMI ports to be useful?

You need a USB-C peripheral or hub for data and charging, plus an HDMI cable and external monitor or projector to use the video output.

Will my older USB-A drives and SD cards work with this laptop?

Yes — the chassis includes a USB 3.2 Type-C port and an SD card reader, so legacy USB-A devices connect via an adapter and SD media slot in directly.

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