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Spec
HP 255 G9
HP 250 G7
Summary
LB Score
56
★
38
Value
63
★
51
Price
$373
$185
★
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
★
36
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
0
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
★
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
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
★
1.78 kg
Type
Ultrabook
Business
Release year
2022
★
2018
Verdict
Best overall: HP 255 G9 · wins 19 of 23 parameter rows
Why HP 255 G9 over HP 250 G7
- Reliability: 65 vs 28 (+37)
- RAM (max): 64 GB vs 32 GB (+32)
- Upgrade potential: 100 vs 50 (+50)
Is the $189 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP 255 G9 costs ≈ $2.4/mo more to own than HP 250 G7 — extra depreciation $1.8/mo plus $0.7/mo the $189 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).