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

HP

HP 255 G8 laptop Ryzen 5 5500U 8GB 512GB SSD 15.6" Dark Ash Silver

SKU CH-BA0D-TR30Y

15.6" Full HD laptop with Ryzen 5 5500U six-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD and Windows 10 Home

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 8GB/512GB W10H

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  • Six-core Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps everyday workloads running smoothly
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD provides fast storage and quick boot times
  • 6 inch IPS Full HD display at 60 Hz delivers clear visuals
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2 and RJ-45 give flexible connectivity

HP 255 G8 Ryzen 5 Laptop

The HP 255 G8 is a 15.6 inch laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and a 4 GHz boost clock. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The 1920 x 1080 IPS display runs at 60 Hz and the system includes Windows 10 Home.

Suits office workers and students needing

This configuration fits daily productivity, video calls and light multitasking on the integrated Radeon graphics. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for gaming or rendering should look elsewhere. The sealed 8GB memory layout also rules out future RAM upgrades for power users.

8GB soldered DDR4 memory cannot be expanded

The single specification that decides fit is the fixed 8GB capacity. If your workload regularly exceeds this limit, the laptop will throttle to swap and you cannot add modules. For workloads that stay within 8GB, the 512GB NVMe drive and six-core processor deliver responsive performance.

How it compares

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

Price $612.99
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 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

Does the HP 255 G8 ship with a power cable or do I need to buy one?

The laptop includes a NEMA 5-15P to C5 clover-leaf plug and a 45W power supply in the box, so no separate cable is required.

Should I pick the 8 GB DDR4 configuration or add more memory for multitasking?

The unit comes with 8 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM installed; the Ryzen 5 5500U and integrated Radeon graphics share this pool, so heavier workloads benefit from a later upgrade.

What does the 4 GHz turbo frequency actually deliver in daily use?

The 6-core processor can boost up to 4 GHz for short bursts, speeding single-thread tasks like web browsing or spreadsheet recalculation while the base clock handles sustained loads.

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