HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA Price, score and specs
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HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA
Price, score and specs

General use 7.4
Power and specifications 43
11
Processor
6
Graphics
67
Screen
45
RAM
80
Storage
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€616.85

Main specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 2,1GHz

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC
Hard drive 512GB SSD
RAM 8GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics card

AMD Radeon Vega 8

Full specifications of HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA

Reference / Part Number

2W1E5EA

Release date

October 2020, 5 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Silver
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Everyday
Country of origin China

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Screen

Display diagonal 39,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display bezel technology Micro-Edge
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Display diagonal (metric) 39,6 cm
RGB colour space NTSC
Colour gamut 45 %

Processor

Processor family AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor model 3500U
Processor frequency 2,1 GHz
Processor generation AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 3,7 GHz
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type L3

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 8 GB
Memory slots 1x SO-DIMM
ECC No

Storage

Total storage capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 512 GB
SSD interface PCI Express,NVMe
NVMe Yes
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards SD,SDHC,SDXC

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card model AMD Radeon Vega 8
On-board GPU manufacturer AMD

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 2
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera HD type HD

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna type 2x2
WLAN controller model Realtec RTL8822CE
WLAN controller manufacturer Realtek
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.0

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity 0
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Island-style keyboard Yes
Full-size keyboard Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Brand-specific features

HP speaker type HP Dual Speakers
HP Smart AC Adapter Yes
HP front camera HP Webcam
HP segment Business

Battery

Battery capacity 41 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 3
Battery weight 190 g

Power

AC adapter power 45 W
DC-in jack Yes

Security

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Weight 1,74 kg
Width 358 mm
Depth 242 mm
Height 19,9 mm

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA?

It is a General use laptop that falls short of the power that use calls for today: 43 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog. For light tasks it can do.

Is the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €480 and its 7.4 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA cost?

Today it starts at €480 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA good for gaming?

This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC display.

Which processor and graphics card does the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA have?

It runs on the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor with the AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA be upgraded?

Yes: it has 1 memory slot and takes up to 16 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).

Which operating system does the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA weigh?

It weighs 1,74 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the HP 255 G8 2W1E5EA released?

Its release date is October 2020, 5 years ago.

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