Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. HP 255 G8 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and HP 255 G8 Notebook. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP 255 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and HP 255 G8 Notebook
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. HP 255 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.74 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Dark ash silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 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 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers 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 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 255 G8 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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