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HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 32GB 512GB 15.6" FHD Windows 10 Home Dark Ash Silver

SKU CH-K97R-THXT8

15.6-inch FHD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 32GB 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 size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz handles multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory runs multiple apps smoothly
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD stores files fast
  • 6 inch IPS Full HD display shows crisp 1920 x 1080 visuals
  • HDMI and USB 3.2 Type-C connect external screens and devices

HP 255 G8 15.6-inch business laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6-inch business laptop powered by a Ryzen 5 5500U six-core processor with a 4 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. Windows 10 Home 64-bit comes pre-installed on the 1920 x 1080 IPS display panel.

Upgraded memory and storage configuration

The unit was opened by technicians to install 32GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, replacing the original factory specification. A NEMA 5-15P to C5 clover-leaf power plug is included in the box alongside the standard 45W adapter. No optical drive is fitted.

Standard notebook installation experience

The laptop arrives fully assembled with the operating system and drivers already configured for immediate use. Integrated Radeon graphics share system memory, so heavy graphical workloads will reduce available RAM. The 3-cell 41 WHr battery and 45W charger limit unplugged runtime under sustained load.

How it compares

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

Price $540.99
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 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 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

Can the 32 GB DDR4 memory be expanded later?

The 32 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM fills the available slots, so no further memory expansion is possible.

What limits sustained performance first — the 45 W power supply or the 41 Wh battery?

The 45 W power supply caps continuous CPU and GPU power draw, so it becomes the limiting factor before the 41 Wh battery does.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when the Ryzen 5 5500U runs at 4 GHz all day?

Under all-day load the integrated Radeon graphics and 6-core CPU push the 45 W adapter to its limit, so fan noise and surface temperature rise noticeably.

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