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

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

decent processor performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Dark ash silver Thunder black
DISPLAY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
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 AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
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 DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 46 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
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 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HP Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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