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Manufacturer code5Y346EA
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About the HP 250 G8
HP 5Y346EA is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 256 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code 5Y346EA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 39.6 cm (15.6") display is specified at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 39.6 cm (15.6")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-1165G7
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 256 GB
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HP 250 G8 specifications
Manufacturer code: 5Y346EA · Icecat product 96245560 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-1165G7 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Weight | 1.74 kg |
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Audio & listening7 details
| Introduction year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 1 |
| HP Audio Switch | Yes |
Display6 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display bezel technology | Micro-Edge |
| Display brightness | 250 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 39.6 cm |
| Colour gamut | 45% |
Processor, memory & storage18 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2666 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Number of free internal memory expansion slots | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
Camera, image & video3 details
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera signal format | 720p |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
Connections & wireless12 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express, NVMe |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4b |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Power & battery5 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh |
| Battery weight | 190 g |
| AC adapter power | 45 W |
Controls & features2 details
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Realtek |
|---|---|
| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Colour name | Dark ash silver |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Width | 358 mm |
| Depth | 242 mm |
| Height | 19.9 mm |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Pre-installed software | HP Support Assistant; Native Miracast support; HP Audio Switch; HP Documentation; HP Setup Integrated OOBE; HP SSRM; HP JumpStarts; McAfee® LiveSafe™ 30 day trial; Xerox® DocuShare® 30 day free trial offer |
|---|---|
| Trial software | McAfee LiveSafe 30 day trial; Xerox DocuShare 30 day free trial offer |
| Bundled software | Native Miracast support; HP Setup Integrated OOBE; HP SSRM |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | No |
Further product details26 details
| Market positioning | Business |
|---|---|
| HD type | Full HD |
| Configurable TDP-up | 28 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 12 W |
| ECC | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| HP JumpStart | Yes |
| HP Documentation | Yes |
| HP Security tools | TPM 2.0 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Packaging & supplied accessories4 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 69 mm |
| Package depth | 483 mm |
| Package height | 305 mm |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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What is the listed display diagonal for HP 250 G8?
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What is the listed display resolution for HP 250 G8?
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