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

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 8GB 1TB PCIe SSD 15.6" Full HD Windows 11 Home Dark Ash Silver

SKU CH-59TV-9XRR0

15.6-inch Full HD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U six-core processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, 1 TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz handles multitasking smoothly
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores large projects and boots fast
  • 6" IPS Full HD 1920x1080 60 Hz display shows crisp detail
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory and Windows 11 Home 64-bit ready to work
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2 and RJ-45 keep you connected

Ready for daily work and study

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6-inch laptop built around a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U processor that reaches 4 GHz boost clocks. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. The IPS panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60 Hz, making it suited for office applications, web browsing and video playback.

Thermals and battery life

A 45 W power adapter charges the 3-cell 41 WHr battery, while the integrated Radeon graphics keep heat output modest during typical productivity tasks. The fanless idle behaviour and low sustained power draw help the chassis stay quiet in shared workspaces or home offices.

Ports and expansion

Connectivity includes HDMI, USB 3.2 Type-C, an SD card reader and a wired RJ-45 Ethernet jack alongside 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2. The single SO-DIMM slot and M.2 storage bay allow future memory or capacity upgrades, while the compact 14.10 x 9.53 x 0.88 in footprint fits easily on a desk or in a bag.

How it compares

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

Price $621.99
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 8 GB
Lower 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 size8 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
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

Questions about this item

How do I install extra RAM in the 255 G8 and which slot do people often pick wrong?

The laptop uses DDR4 SO-DIMM memory; the single accessible slot is under the bottom cover, so removing the wrong panel or forcing a module into the soldered area is the common mistake.

What part will need replacement first during the laptop's life?

The 3-cell 41 WHr battery is the component most likely to wear out before the SSD or the soldered memory.

What limit appears first when the Ryzen 5 5500U runs at full load for a long period?

The 45 W power adapter caps sustained performance once the processor tries to hold its 4 GHz boost across all six cores.

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