HP Notebook 250 G10, [i7, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD]

The HP Notebook 250 G10 (Model: 8A544EA) is a performance-oriented business laptop that features a discrete graphics card, making it more capable for light creative work and media tasks than models with integrated graphics alone.

Key Specifications

• Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-1355U (13th Gen, 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz).

• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 (2 GB GDDR6 dedicated), in addition to Intel® Iris® Xᵉ integrated graphics.

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB). The system has two SODIMM slots, making it easily upgradeable (supporting up to 32 GB total).

• Storage: 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD.

• Display: 15.6-inch diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), anti-glare, 250 nits brightness, 45% NTSC.

• Operating System: FreeDOS 3.0. This means the laptop does not come with Windows pre-installed; you will need to purchase and install an operating system (such as Windows 11) yourself.

• Wireless: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852BE (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5.3.

• Keyboard: Backlit, spill-resistant keyboard with a numeric keypad.

• Camera & Audio: 1080p FHD camera with Temporal Noise Reduction and stereo speakers with an integrated digital microphone.

• Ports: * 1 x USB Type-C® (5Gbps signaling rate)

  • 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate)

  • 1 x HDMI 1.4b

  • 1 x Stereo headphone/microphone combo jack

  • 1 x AC power port

Key Differences from Standard Models

The inclusion of the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is the primary differentiator for this model (8A544EA). This discrete GPU provides better performance for tasks such as light video editing, photo manipulation, and basic 3D rendering compared to systems relying solely on Intel Iris Xᵉ integrated graphics.

Important Considerations

• OS Installation: Since it ships with FreeDOS, ensure you have a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation media ready to go as soon as you receive the laptop.

• Memory: While 8 GB is sufficient for general productivity, the two available SODIMM slots make it simple to upgrade to 16 GB or 32 GB if you find your workload requires more multitasking headroom in the future.

• Warranty: This model typically includes a 1-year limited warranty, but please verify the specific terms with your retailer upon purchase.