HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long battery life

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited port selection

no headphone jack

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.06 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Dark ash silver Thunder black
DISPLAY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 690
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec - Qualcomm WCD9385
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E
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) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - 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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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