HP 255 G4 Notebook review
HP 255 G4 Notebook — 2.1 kg, performance 5.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1366x768 |
| Processor | AMD E1 6015 , AMD A6 6310 |
| Graphics | Radeon R2 |
| Max. RAM | 8 GB |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh |
Performance scores
HP 255 G4: the record where the task axes simply read zero
The HP 255 G4 is the strangest sheet of the early 255 line: an E1 6015 with Radeon R2 graphics whose four task axes — gaming, modeling, engineering CAD, photo work — all read exactly zero. Combined with a floor-tier performance index, it is a record of absence more than measurement.
Where it holds up
No axis clears the low band decisively enough to be claimed as a strength. The only mid-band reading on the sheet is portability at 37 — a body that carries fine around an engine that does not compute. The 8 GB memory pool matches the era standard; beyond that, the positive column is empty by the numbers.
Where it falls short
The task axes read gaming 0, modeling 0, engineering CAD 0, photo work 0 — coverage gaps rather than measured zeros for a part this weak, and no flag exists to confirm any workload at any level. Performance reads 4.8 against a general-class median of 43.05, the office index 4.8, and the composite score of 3 against 53 is the lowest of the 255 family in this batch. The flagged weakness is the composite itself: the catalog's honest verdict that overall capability here is as low as it records.
No confirmed workload, no strength axis, no carry distinction — the sheet is a floor marker.
Price and depreciation
No listing price is recorded for this configuration, and no depreciation curve is modeled — so there is no resale math to quote and no dollar projection to weigh.
Alternatives to consider
Every next rung of the 255 line in this batch beats this record: the G5 at $245 with its high-band office reading, the G7 at $339 with the family's first greens, the G9 at $470 with 32 GB and a high-band value index. There is no scenario in this batch where the G4 is the rational seat.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class, the HP 255 G4 is the line's zero-sheet: four task axes at zero, the family's lowest composite, and a mid-band carry — a record whose only role is to show where the floor is.
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⭐ What stands out
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composite score is lower than typical general laptop class (+94.3%).
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overall performance is lower than typical general laptop class (+88.9%) (low tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical general laptop class (+75%) (standard).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 50) ↔ overall performance (median 43.1).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.3).
255 G4 Notebook: verdict
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