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MagyarHP 255 Series
Processor: AMD A-Series A4-5000, AMD A-Series A6-7310, AMD A-Series A8-7410, AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 5625U, AMD E-Series E1-1500, AMD E-Series E1-2100, AMD E-Series E2-7110, AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU) 3020eGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7310, AMD Radeon HD 8210, AMD Radeon HD 8330, AMD Radeon R2 (Mullins/Beema/Carrizo-L), AMD Radeon R4 (Beema), AMD Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L), AMD Vega 3, AMD Vega 7
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.74kg, 2kg, 2.1kg, 2.3kg, 2.5kg
Price: 250, 299, 379, 400, 600 euro
Average of 9 scores (from 24 reviews)
HP 255 G2
The HP 255 G2 is a low-cost laptop designed for business users, or in other words, a simple office laptop. The HPP 255 G2 is powered by an E1-2100 APU AMD Kabini which is not the best of the bunch as several Intel processor are superior to it, but gives enough for basic usage such as web browsing, text processing and making Skype calls. The 15.6 inch display is nothing to be awed by. The size of the screen is decent, but resolution, brightness and colors are just average.
The keyboard of this device does not have any number pad or keyboard light, but uses a standard layout so familiarizing with the keyboard shouldn't be much of an issue. The Ctrl and Alt are a little smaller than usual, but the keyboard does include several indicators for Caps Lock, Wifi and mute.
Despite its very low price tag, the HP 255 G2 has quite a nice exterior. The black plastic gives it a nice sleek office look while the matte surfaces doesn't make it look cheap. The laptop does come with the basic ports such as 3 USB ports, a headphone jack, but no microphone jack as it has a built in microphone, Ethernet port, HDMI port and a VGA port for older projectors. It also comes with 802.11 (b,g,n) Wi-Fi and 4.0 Bluetooth to give wireless connectivity.
In short, the HP 255 G2 is a laptop made for simple business matters. Despite having lower specifications, the laptop itself runs very well and can fulfill the needs of office work.
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G2Processor: AMD E-Series E1-2100
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8210
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 379 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Minimal. With the HP 255, HP focuses on private and professional users looking for the cheapest possible work tool. A price of significantly below 400 Euros (~$549) is definitely "cheap." Our review reveals whether the notebook is also convincing.
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionHP has clearly aimed low with the 255 G2, but in doing so, has hit the mark. Although its performance isn't great, it's hard to be really critical of this laptop, since it's very well priced and it does exactly what it's intended for. While the low-power processor and fairly limited graphics hardware will definitely struggle with demanding tasks, the inclusion of 4GB of memory ensures it remains perfectly responsive and does a good job running light software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 40% features: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionHP has clearly aimed low with the 255 G2, but in doing so, has hit the mark. Although its performance isn't great, it's hard to be really critical of this laptop, since it's very well priced and it does exactly what it's intended for. While the low-power processor and fairly limited graphics hardware will definitely struggle with demanding tasks, the inclusion of 4GB of memory ensures it remains perfectly responsive and does a good job running light software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 40% features: 90% workmanship: 100%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Comfortable keyboard; good price. Negative: Poor design; poor display; mediocre performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/29/2014
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Comfortable keyboard; good price. Negative: Poor design; poor display; mediocre performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/29/2014
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org version8W TDP shows how efficient AMD E1-2100 APU is regarding consumption, but also how much it is a weak for some serious work. However, it is possible to surf, watch a movie and do everything else in the scope of regular use, since the integrated Radeon HD 8210 graphics card is much better compared to similar Intel Solutions (between Ivy Bridge and Haswell integrated graphics). The rest of the configuration makes the standard 500GB hard drive and only 2GB of RAM so the rapid upgrade to 4GB is recommended. Laptop comes with no operating system installed, so this should be included in the final price. Although Kabini platform is very important for AMD and has excellent performance, this APU is not sufficient for demanding users who want more than the most basic applications and purposes. The price is affordable for a 15.6" model, so in the budget- friendly category is an excellent choice.
Positive: Good workmanship; decent autonomy; good price. Negative: Not very impressive performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/09/2014
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org version8W TDP shows how efficient AMD E1-2100 APU is regarding consumption, but also how much it is a weak for some serious work. However, it is possible to surf, watch a movie and do everything else in the scope of regular use, since the integrated Radeon HD 8210 graphics card is much better compared to similar Intel Solutions (between Ivy Bridge and Haswell integrated graphics). The rest of the configuration makes the standard 500GB hard drive and only 2GB of RAM so the rapid upgrade to 4GB is recommended. Laptop comes with no operating system installed, so this should be included in the final price. Although Kabini platform is very important for AMD and has excellent performance, this APU is not sufficient for demanding users who want more than the most basic applications and purposes. The price is affordable for a 15.6" model, so in the budget- friendly category is an excellent choice.
Positive: Good workmanship; decent autonomy; good price. Negative: Not very impressive performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/09/2014
HP 255 G1
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G1Processor: AMD E-Series E1-1500
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7310
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Reviews
Source: It Pro
Archive.org versionDespite the proliferation of affordable Windows machines at this end of the market, HP’s super-cheap Ubuntu machine worth considering. Ubuntu 12.04 of the OS is easy to use, with a slick interface, reasonable software and revised features. If you and your office can accept Ubuntu – and you’re willing to live with this machine’s basic performance – then it’s a decent budget buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP 255 G3
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G3Processor: AMD A-Series A4-5000
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8330
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 299 euro
Links: HP homepage 255 G3 (Model)
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Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionWhen it comes to power, battery life and screen quality, the HP 255 G3 is clearly lacking – especially when compared to some of the leading business laptops out there. However, the price is a vital consideration here – for only £199, you're still getting a lot of laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/13/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThis laptop is probably the most powerful new laptop you can purchase for around £200 (around $350, AU$390) with the A4-5000 giving it the edge on its low-cost rivals. Whether it is the best for you depends on your taste though – the diminutive Asus X200MA wins hands-down when it comes to portability and battery life, plus it has a touchscreen display and a tiny power adaptor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionDesign and build quality of the HP 255 G3 are workmanlike, but importantly the main comfort areas of keyboard, trackpad and display are quite usable, if with the usual issues of poor display quality we find at this low price. But for only £200 the HP is more than creditable as a get-you-by budget Windows laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good potential; good performance. Negative: Poor display and speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2015
HP 255 G4
The HP 255 G4 is a durable laptop made for users on-the-go. This business oriented laptop comes with good hardware specification and at a cost effective price. With its full-black chassis with rounded edges, the HP 255 G4 feels premium, rigid, yet lightweight. Users can select from various OS systems ranging from Windows 10 Pro to a Windows 7 Pro system to ensure business application compatibility. The HP 255 G4 is equipped with an AMD E1-6015 dual-core APU which combines a 1.4 GHz CPU with the Radeon R2 Graphics, 4 GB of DDR3L SDRAM and a 500 GB HDD as internal storage. There is a full-sized keyboard and a large touch-pad for easy navigation. Display on the HP 255 G4 is a 15.6 inch HD SVA anti-glare LED panel with decent clarity and brightness. The HP 255 G4 comes with a SuperMulti DVD drive, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, a VGA out, an HDMI out, and a card reader. Battery life on the device lasts around 4 hours with the included 3-cell Lithium Ion Polymer batter. In total, the HP 255 G4 weighs in at around 2.15 kg (4.73 lb). Users looking for an effective business laptop should certainly look up what the HP 255 G4 has to offer. Model variant with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD:HP 255 G4 T6Q16ES #ABD
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G4Processor: AMD A-Series A8-7410
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: HP homepage 255 G4 (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe HP 255 G4 is a budget 15.6in Windows laptop with budget build and performance. We found no single serious flaw and it should get the job done eventually, making it ideal if you're on a tight budget and don't need lots of speed or a high-quality screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Suitable for daily work tasks; good ergonomics; good sound system. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/04/2016
HP 255 G5
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G5Processor: AMD A-Series A6-7310
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R4 (Beema)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: HP homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Long battery life; good price; decent speakers. Negative: Mediocre performance; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2016
HP 255 G5-W4M78EA
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G5-W4M78EAProcessor: AMD E-Series E2-7110
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R2 (Mullins/Beema/Carrizo-L)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: HP homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Best Tech
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Low price; decent hardware. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2016
HP 255 G9, R5 5625U
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G9, R5 5625UProcessor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 5625U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.74kg
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: Laptop Media
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2022
Source: Laptop Media
See, this may be a media-consumption device, rather than a media-creation one. However, we are not really sure if watching videos or playing games would be a satisfactory experience with this laptop. So, if it wasn’t for the horrid screen and speaker duo, we would have gladly recommended this piece of machinery. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 Gen 2 is one of the good alternatives to this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/30/2022
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/30/2022
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 96% performance: 88% features: 83% display: 83% mobility: 79% ergonomy: 86%
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; attractive price; powerful processor; 16GB RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2023
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; beautiful display; attractive price; powerful hardware; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/23/2023
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; attractive price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/28/2023
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; affordable price; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/30/2023
HP 255 G8, AMD 3020e
Specifications
Notebook: HP 255 G8, AMD 3020eProcessor: AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU) 3020e
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 3
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.74kg
Price: 250 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; low price; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/19/2022
Comment
HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.
In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
AMD Radeon HD 8210:
An integrated GCN-based GPU with 128 shader units and no dedicated VRAM. It is typically clocked at 300 MHz and paired with AMD A4-1250 "Temash" and E1-2100 "Kabini" APUs.
AMD Radeon HD 7310: Integrated processor graphics card in the Zacate netbook APUs of the 2nd generation (e.g., E1-1200) with an integrated UVD3 video decoder.Technically just a renamed Radeon HD 6310 (1. generation Zacate).
AMD Radeon R2 (Mullins/Beema/Carrizo-L):
Integrated GPU on select AMD Beema or Mullins APUs. Based on the GCN architecture with 128 shader units and a core clock of 300 - 500 MHz.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
AMD Radeon HD 8330:
An integrated GCN-based GPU with 128 shader units and no dedicated VRAM. It is typically clocked at 500 MHz and paired with AMD Richland A4-5000 "Kabini" APUs.
AMD Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L): Integrated graphics card in several AMD APUs (Beema and Carrizo-L).
AMD Radeon R4 (Beema):
Integrated GPU on select AMD Beema APUs. Based on the GCN architecture with 128 shader units and a core clock up to 800 MHz.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
AMD Vega 7: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 7 CUs (= 448 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1,600 MHz.
AMD Vega 3: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 3 CUs (= 192 shaders) and a clock of up to 1200 MHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD E-Series:
E1-2100: Dual-core APU for low-end ultraportables and netbooks, codenamed Kabini. Based on the Jaguar architecture. Integrates a Radeon HD 8210 graphics card.
E1-1500: Slow Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards.
E2-7110: Quad-core x86 SoC running at up to 1.8 GHz for entry-level devices and sub-notebooks, codenamed Carrizo-L. Based on the Puma+ architecture and integrates a Radeon GPU.
AMD A-Series:
A4-5000: Quad-core APU for low-end laptops, codenamed Kabini. Based on the Jaguar architecture. Integrates an Radeon HD 8330 graphics card.
A8-7410: Quad-core x86 SoC for entry-level devices and sub-notebooks, codenamed Carrizo-L. Based on the Puma+ architecture and integrates a Radeon R5 GPU.
A6-7310: Quad-core x86 SoC for entry-level devices and sub-notebooks, codenamed Carrizo-L. Based on the Puma+ architecture and integrates a Radeon R4 GPU.
AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):
R5 5625U: Mobile six core APU with Zen 3 cores clocked at 2.3 to 4.3 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1800 MHz.
AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU):
3020e: Mobile APU that integrates two Zen cores (without SMT, therefore 2 threads) clocked at 1.2 to 2.6 GHz. The TDP is specified at 6 Watt and therefore the chip can be passively cooled. The integrated Radeon graphics adapter offers 3 CUs at up to 1,000 MHz (Radeon RX Vega 3). The dual channel memory controller supports DDR4-2400. The chip is manufactured on the 14 nm process and officially counted to the 3000 series of mobile processors.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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74.89%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
