Compare models
Spec
HP 250 G7
HP 240 G8
Summary
LB Score
38
★
37
Value
51
★
25
Price
$185
★
$403
Use class
Budget Surf
Mid Office
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
14
Resolution
1366x768
1920x1080
Panel type
tn
ips
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
45
50
★
Processor & graphics
CPU score
36
38
★
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
0
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
32 GB
64 GB
★
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
48.0 Wh
★
47.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
3.5 h
4.1 h
★
Chassis
Weight
1.78 kg
1.47 kg
★
Type
Business
Laptop
Release year
2018
2019
★
Verdict
Best overall: HP 240 G8 · wins 14 of 22 parameter rows
Why HP 240 G8 over HP 250 G7
- RAM (max): 64 GB vs 32 GB (+32)
- Upgrade potential: 100 vs 50 (+50)
- Portability: 69 vs 47 (+22.6)
Is the $219 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP 240 G8 costs ≈ $3.7/mo more to own than HP 250 G7 — extra depreciation $2.9/mo plus $0.8/mo the $219 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 3, 2026).