HP 255 G9

An affordable family of laptops from HP with modest features, fast charging support, and options for upgrading storage and RAM modules. These are part of the G series from HP, most of which offer budget solutions for work or study, capable of handling various everyday tasks such as text editing, math operations, document management, business correspondence, web surfing, video calls, etc.

Despite being entry-level, the manufacturer chose not to skimp too much on hardware and selected the AMD Barcelo platform with Zen 3 architecture. Consequently, all HP 255 G9 laptops come equipped with either 4-core Ryzen 3 chips or 6-core Ryzen 5 chips, which additionally support multi-threaded data processing and auto-overclocking. Because of this, the computing power of this lineup corresponds approximately to the level of more famous competitors at 1.5-2 times the price.

The display offers a 15.6-inch Full HD screen based on an SVA/IPS matrix with a standard brightness reserve (250 cd/m2), modest color reproduction (45% NTSC), and anti-glare coating. Traditionally, for this lineup, the manufacturer focused on user convenience with the laptop. Thus, they retained the numeric keypad on the keyboard. The proprietary touchpad supports gesture control, which helps in faster and more convenient page scrolling, scaling, or quick switching between open applications.

For video calls, there is a branded True Vision webcam with a directional microphone and resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Network traffic is handled by a network controller with a wireless receiver (Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 4.1). You can connect an external monitor to the HDMI output. Additionally, note the presence of a card reader, TPM security module, and ports for USB C and HDMI connections.