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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

sustainable materials used

compact and lightweight

higher price point

no HDMI port

limited upgradeability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Dark ash silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Qualcomm NFA725A
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)
BATTERY HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - 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) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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