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HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 8GB 2TB NVMe 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-H4EK-YSZR5

15.6-inch FHD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR4 and 2TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 8GB/2TB W11H

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  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores large project libraries locally
  • 6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS panel shows crisp detail at 60 Hz
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • Windows 11 Home 64-bit ready for modern software compatibility

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6-inch business laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U six-core processor with a 4 GHz boost clock. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home. The 1920 x 1080 IPS display operates at 60 Hz in a Dark Ash Silver chassis.

Suits office work; not for memory-intensive loads

This configuration suits professionals handling documents, web apps and video calls with integrated Radeon graphics and a 720p webcam. Buyers who need more than 8 GB of RAM for virtual machines or heavy multitasking should look at a different specification. The non-touch screen and 60 Hz panel also limit creative colour work.

2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD defines storage capacity

The single drive provides 2 TB of solid-state storage on a PCIe interface for fast boot and load times. No secondary drive bay or hard-drive option is present, so total capacity is fixed at this amount. Users planning large local media libraries must rely on external or cloud expansion.

How it compares

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Price $740.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 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 Home
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

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Questions about this item

How warm and noisy does the Ryzen 5 5500U get when the 45 W charger runs it all day?

The 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U is cooled by a single fan and a 45 W power supply; under sustained load the chassis warms noticeably around the hinge and the fan spins up audibly but stays within typical office-laptop limits.

Which DDR4 modules and storage caddies must I already own to add more memory or a second NVMe drive?

The laptop ships with 8 GB of soldered DDR4 and one occupied M.2 slot; there is no spare SODIMM socket or second M.2 bay, so no extra modules or caddies will fit.

Will my older USB-A flash drives and HDMI monitor work with the USB 3.2 Type-C and HDMI ports?

Yes — the USB 3.2 Type-C port accepts USB-A devices via a passive adapter, and the full-size HDMI output drives 1080p displays at 60 Hz without extra drivers.

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