HP 250 G8 review
HP 250 G8 — from 2020, 1.74 kg, performance 66.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 , Intel Pentium Silver N6000 , Intel Pentium Gold 7505 , Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i3 1215U , Intel Core i5 1235U , Intel Core i5 1240P , Intel Core i7 1255U , Intel Core i7 1260P , Intel Celeron N4020 |
| Graphics | GeForce MX450 2GB , GeForce MX550 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.74 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh |
Performance scores
A surprisingly capable 2020 HP 250 G8 with an MX450 at a bargain price
The HP 250 G8 (2020) is an uncommonly strong budget configuration: an Intel Celeron N4500 paired with a GeForce MX450 (2 GB) and 64 GB of RAM, landing at just $140 — far below the business-class median of about $297. The standout is the MX450, which lifts the graphics score to 49.14 (mainstream level), and overall performance lands high at 66.5 against a median near 41. There is no serious weak spot by level at this price.
The MX450 unlocks casual gaming at a bargain price
The MX450 is an entry-level discrete GPU, but at $140 it transforms what this laptop can do: capability data confirms recommended-level play for Overwatch, GTA V (around 140 fps), and Far Cry 5 (around 45 fps), and minimum-level fit for Adobe Photoshop. The 64 GB of RAM and the high overall performance index (66.5) round out a config that is genuinely competitive against much pricier peers.
The Celeron is the honest ceiling on CPU-heavy work
For all the strengths, the Celeron N4500 is still a basic-tier processor, so CPU-heavy single-threaded work will feel slower than the strong performance index suggests — the score is lifted by the dGPU and RAM as much as by the CPU itself. For everyday use and casual gaming this rarely matters, but buyers running sustained CPU loads should set expectations accordingly.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $140 at roughly 8.9% per year, with a projected value around $116 in two years. The curve is steep in percentage terms but flattening, which is typical for a machine already near the budget floor.
Cheaper peers bracket it tightly
Both close analogs are cheaper: the HP 250 G3 ($122) and HP ProBook 645 G1 ($127). Neither offers the same dGPU configuration, which is part of why the 250 G8 stands out at this price.
Bottom line
The HP 250 G8 is worth the asking price and then some — at $140, an MX450 paired with 64 GB of RAM is one of the strongest value picks in the bracket for buyers who want casual gaming, everyday media, and solid office multitasking. The Celeron CPU is the honest ceiling for sustained CPU-heavy work, but for the typical buyer at this price it is rarely the binding constraint.
🧭 Your context
Stage: Vague sense of need
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
250 G8: verdict
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