HP ProBook 455 G8 review

A modern ProBook with discrete-class integrated graphics and no weak spots

The HP ProBook 455 G8 (2021) pairs AMD's Ryzen 3 7330U with Radeon RX Vega 6 integrated graphics and 64 GB of RAM in a business chassis. At about $393 it sits above the $297 category median — in the budget tier rather than ultra-budget — and the hardware justifies it: the Vega 6 iGPU posts a mainstream-tier score well above the category median, the 64 GB of RAM lands in the "pro" tier, and the reliability index is above the category median. There is no single axis on which this configuration scores low.

Where it shines: graphics, memory and reliability

The RX Vega 6 integrated graphics post a mainstream-tier score well above the business-laptop median — competitive with low-end discrete GPUs. Combined with 64 GB of RAM (the "pro" tier) and a reliability index above the category median, the ProBook 455 G8 is genuinely capable for office work, light creative tasks and casual gaming. The capability fit confirms: recommended settings on Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege are all in scope, plus Adobe Photoshop and Visual Studio Code.

A balanced configuration with no serious weakness

The ProBook 455 G8's strength is the absence of weak spots. The CPU is a modern quad-core Ryzen, the integrated graphics are competitive with low-end discrete GPUs, the memory pool is generous, and the reliability is above median. There is no axis where the buyer is making a real compromise — which is unusual in this price band.

Price trajectory

From an original $1,300 MSRP, the ProBook 455 G8 has depreciated to about $393 today — an annual rate near 9.5%. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $322, an 18% drop. The curve is steady.

How it compares

For a bit more money, the Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 Intel ($447) and Dell Vostro 5510 ($434) are the natural step-up alternatives — premium-tier business hardware for a small premium. Below it, the Dell Latitude 5420 ($340) and Dell Latitude 5501 ($345) are cheaper, but neither matches the ProBook 455 G8's combination of Vega 6 graphics and 64 GB of RAM at the price.

Bottom line

The ProBook 455 G8 is fairly priced for the class and offers a genuinely balanced configuration: discrete-class Vega 6 graphics, 64 GB of RAM, above-median reliability, and no low-scoring axis. Buyers looking for a do-it-all business laptop without a serious weak spot get honest value here. The only reason to look elsewhere is a preference for a premium-tier ThinkPad or Latitude chassis.