HP 255 G8 Notebook Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz

GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics

RAM
8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))

Core Qty
Quad-Core

Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)

Battery Capacity
41 Wh

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HP 255 G8 Notebook Review

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affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited storage capacity

no backlight keyboard

Total Rating

72 % - Design

66 % - Display

65 % - Performance

75 % - Connectivity

74 % - Battery

HP 255 G8 Notebook Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions display processor memory storage audio & video communications battery ac adapter input connections & expansions software miscellaneous

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook

Product Type	Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH)	35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight	1.74 kg
Colour	Dark ash silver

DISPLAY HP 255 G8 Notebook

Screen Size (Type)	15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology	WLED backlight
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen	Yes
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Brightness	250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut	45% NTSC
Features	Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design

PROCESSOR HP 255 G8 Notebook

CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed	3.7 GHz
Number of Cores	Quad-Core
Cache	L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing	Yes

MEMORY HP 255 G8 Notebook

RAM	8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported	16 GB
RAM Type	DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed	2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed	2400 MHz
Form Factor	SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty	2
Empty Slots	1

STORAGE HP 255 G8 Notebook

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)

AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G8 Notebook

Graphics Processor (GPU)	AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera	Yes - HD
Camera Features	HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions	720p
Sound	Stereo speakers, dual array microphone

COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook

Wireless	Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller	Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features	Dual stream (2x2)

BATTERY HP 255 G8 Notebook

Technology	3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size)	41 Wh

AC ADAPTER HP 255 G8 Notebook

Input	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output	45 Watt, 19.5 V

INPUT HP 255 G8 Notebook

Type	Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad	Yes
Features	Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook

Interfaces	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader	Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)

SOFTWARE HP 255 G8 Notebook

Operating System (OS)	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included	HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Setup Integrated OOBE, HP Documentation, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, Native Miracast, HP SSRM, Xerox DocuShare (90 days trial)

MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G8 Notebook

Included Accessories	Power adapter, HP Smart AC Adapter
Security	Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type	Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection	Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards	UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES
ENERGY STAR Certified	Yes
Max Operating Temperature	35 °C
Min Operating Temperature	0 °C
Humidity Range Operating	10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year