HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G8 Notebook and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH). 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

Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G8 Notebook and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Dark ash silver -
DISPLAY HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy cover
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG Realtek RTL8125BG-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 Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G8 Notebook Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
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 Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HP Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
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 Limited warranty - 2 years
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