HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)

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In depth comparison and review of HP 255 G9 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP 255 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate port selection

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

high refresh rate display

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

average color accuracy

can get noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G9 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.6 kg
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD FreeSync -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3247 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.25 hours Up to 10.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.7 hours
Web browsing: up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Input AC 115/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Dropbox, McAfee (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download) Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, CU, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - HE006T
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