The Windows 10 Pro-based HP 255 G7 entry-level business laptop was created with the goal of providing a wide display and other features at an affordable price without sacrificing performance.
With an AMD A4-Series APU engine, an AMD RadeonTM R3 graphics card, and a variety of display options inside a thin and light chassis body, the HP 255 G7 offers new levels of functionality.
HP 255 G7 Key Features and Specs
- 15.6-inch LED Display Non-Touch Panel
- AMD A4-Series APU processor
- AMD Radeon™ R3 GPU
- Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, FreeDOS 1.2
- Up to 256 GB PCIe Gen 3×4 NVMe SSD
- Up to 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
- Up to 16 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM
Design
The HP 255 G7 initially has a plastic body structure that makes it appear similar to the HP 250 G7. The design makes the laptop lightweight while still making it sturdy and strong enough to handle challenging days.
Additionally, the HP 255 G7 still has its customary broad display bezels, but the side bezels have been slightly reduced in size. The 720p TrueVision HD Camera fits perfectly because the top bezel is still thick.
Similar to that, the HP 255 G7’s chassis had a full-size, textured island-style keyboard with a number pad that stretched all the way to the top of the chassis.
The smooth, useful touchpad with support for multi-touch gestures is located beneath the keyboard. Of course, the pad is made of plastic, just like the rest of the laptop.
Display
A TN-based display panel is included with the HP 255 G7. It has a non-touch 15.6-inch screen with an LED backlight that is 39.6 centimeters in diagonally large.
Additionally, the screen has an HD anti-glare display panel with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, however 1920 x 1080 resolution is also an option.
The HP 255 G7 also has a 16:9 image aspect ratio, giving the user a larger view of the image.
Performance
A 7th Generation AMD A4-Series APUs CPU powers the HP 255 G7. Up to four distinct chipset variants are available for this processor.
You have the choice of an AMD Ryzen 3 2200U APU with a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, two cores, and support for an AMD Radeon Vega graphics card.
The AMD A9-9425 APU CPU, which has a 3.1 GHz base frequency and up to 2 cores, is available as the second option for the HP 255 G7. An AMD Radeon R5 graphics card is included with this model.
The AMD A6-9225 APU processor also comes with an AMD Radeon R4 graphics card with a 2.6 GHz base frequency.
Last but not least, the HP 255 G7 offers an AMD E2-9000e APU CPU option with a base frequency of 1.5 GHz and 2 cores. An AMD Radeon R2 graphics card is also compatible with this model.
All of these chipsets have integrated processors, making them the ideal workhorse for your workplace and daily use.
Additionally, the HP 255 G7 provides up to 16GB of RAM and a MicroSD card reader that can support up to a 256GB PCIe Gen 34 NVMe SSD and a primary storage capacity of 1TB at 5400 rpm SATA.
The HP 255 G7 comes pre-installed with either Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit or Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) for a pleasant user experience.
Other Features
The HP 255 G7 has a lot of ports for sharing and communication. Along with one USB 2.0 port, it contains two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports.
One HDMI 1.4 port, one RJ-45/Ethernet port, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and one AC power port are also included with the HP 255 G7.
Additionally, an HP Long Life 3-cell 41 Wh Li-ion battery is used to power the HP 255 G7 laptop. Depending on your laptop configuration, the laptop has an HP Smart 65 W EM External AC Power Adapter or a choice of an HP Smart 45 W AC Power Adapter.
Similar to that, this laptop has two integrated stereo speakers for the best music quality.
The HP 255 G7 is equipped with the software Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides hardware-based encryption keys to help secure your data, email, and user credentials, as a final measure for security and privacy.
HP 255 G7 Price and Availability
Starting at $374.30, the HP 255 G7 costs more when you choose your chosen configuration for the screen, internal storage, RAM, graphics card, operating system, and a few other specifications.
Additionally, it may be purchased from the HP official store and other independent online retailers like Amazon. Additionally, you may purchase in Nigeria for as little as 88,000 Naira.