HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G6 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G6 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.38 cm x 2.38 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Jet black Liquid blue
DISPLAY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 100 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-19200 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 31 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Recovery Manager Installer, Microsoft Push Button Recovery, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Touchpoint Manager, HP System Event Utility, HP JumpStart Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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