Compare models
Spec
HP 255 G8
HP 240 G8
Summary
LB Score
56
★
37
Value
53
★
25
Price
$345
★
$403
Use class
Mid Office
Mid Office
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
14
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
57
★
38
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
0
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
64 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
47.0 Wh
47.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
3.4 h
4.1 h
★
Chassis
Weight
1.75 kg
1.47 kg
★
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release year
2021
★
2019
Verdict
Best overall: HP 255 G8 · wins 14 of 18 parameter rows
Why HP 255 G8 over HP 240 G8
- Gaming: 61 vs 23 (+38)
- Value: 53 vs 25 (+27.6)
- Reliability: 44 vs 24 (+20)
Is the $58 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP 240 G8 costs ≈ $0.9/mo more to own than HP 255 G8 — extra depreciation $0.7/mo plus $0.2/mo the $58 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 3, 2026).