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Spec
HP 255 G9
HP 250 G4
Summary
LB Score
56
★
14
Value
63
★
3
Price
$373
$127
★
Use class
Mid Office
Budget Surf
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
15.6
Resolution
1920x1080
1366x768
Panel type
ips
tn
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
50
★
45
Processor & graphics
CPU score
65
★
3
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
0
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
—
RAM type
DDR4
DDR3
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
62.0 Wh
★
48.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
4.5 h
★
3.5 h
Chassis
Weight
1.75 kg
★
2.20 kg
Type
Ultrabook
Business
Release year
2022
★
2015
Verdict
Best overall: HP 255 G9 · wins 18 of 23 parameter rows
Why HP 255 G9 over HP 250 G4
- Performance: 45 vs 2 (+43.1)
- Value: 63 vs 3 (+60.6)
- CPU score: 65 vs 3 (+61.5)
Is the $246 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP 255 G9 costs ≈ $3.2/mo more to own than HP 250 G4 — extra depreciation $2.3/mo plus $0.9/mo the $246 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 3, 2026).