HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G9 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.

HP 255 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate port selection

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

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 G9 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour - Liquid blue
DISPLAY HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Glossy
PROCESSOR HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video System Features AMD FreeSync -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3247 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.25 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Input AC 115/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Dropbox, McAfee (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, CU, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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