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

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 8GB 256GB NVMe 15.6" Full HD

SKU CH-SY1Y-K431Q

15.6-inch Full HD laptop with six-core Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR4 and 256GB NVMe storage

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 6" IPS Full HD 1920 x 1080 display for clear visuals
  • 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD for fast boot and load times
  • 8GB DDR4 memory supports smooth everyday workloads
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.2 keep you connected

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 5500U laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch laptop powered by a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost up to 4 GHz. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD running Windows 10 Home. The IPS display delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60 Hz.

Suits office workers and students needing a light

This machine fits daily productivity, video calls and web browsing thanks to integrated Radeon graphics, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 and a wired RJ-45 port. Buyers who want a dedicated GPU for gaming or creative rendering, a larger SSD for big media libraries, or a touchscreen should look at other models.

Fits a mobile workspace with minimal cables

The 45 W power supply charges the 41 Whr battery while HDMI, USB 3.2 Type-C and an SD card reader handle external displays, peripherals and media transfer. A 720p webcam, combo audio jack and precision trackpad cover conferencing and input without extra accessories.

How it compares

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

Price $545.99
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 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 storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 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

Questions about this item

Does this laptop need any extra parts such as memory modules or a power adapter to start working?

It ships with 8 GB DDR4 soldered in place and a 45 W power supply, so no extra RAM or charger is required.

Can I still use my older USB-A flash drives and external hard disks with the USB 3.2 Type-C and HDMI ports on this unit?

The laptop includes a USB 3.2 Type-C port and HDMI output; USB-A devices will need a Type-C to Type-A adapter or hub to connect.

How can I confirm the Ryzen 5 5500U is running at its 4 GHz turbo speed and the 256 GB NVMe SSD is recognised after first boot?

Open Task Manager's Performance tab to see the CPU hit 4 GHz under load and verify the 256 GB PCIe NVMe drive appears in Disk Management.

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