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Spec
HP 255 G9
HP 250 G5
Summary
LB Score
56
★
19
Value
63
★
4
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
dGPU
GPU score
0
3
★
GPU rating
—
1%
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
★
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR3
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
62.0 Wh
★
48.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
4.5 h
★
1.7 h
Chassis
Weight
1.75 kg
★
2.00 kg
Type
Ultrabook
Business
Release year
2022
★
2016
Verdict
Best overall: HP 255 G9 · wins 20 of 27 parameter rows
Why HP 255 G9 over HP 250 G5
- CPU score: 65 vs 3 (+62.2)
- Value: 63 vs 4 (+59.6)
- Reliability: 65 vs 8 (+57)
Is the $246 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP 255 G9 costs ≈ $3.2/mo more to own than HP 250 G5 — 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 2, 2026).