HP 250 G4 is a well-built laptop designed for those interested in a decently powerful machine they can carry around without needing to break the bank. It is a 2015 refresh of the HP 250 business laptop series and direct successor of the HP 250 G3.
The HP 250 G4 notebook is equipped with up to Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processors, discrete graphics card and diverse operating system options to enable you get your tasks done effectively.
Build and Screen
Featuring a durable chassis, the HP 250 G4 is engineered to handle rigors of daily usage with relative ease. You need not worry about the occasional bumps and knocks as you go about your work. The laptop boasts a somewhat mobile design, as it’s just about 24mm thick and its weight starts at approximately 2 kg.
HP 250 G4 packs a 15.6-inch, LED-backlit display with HD (768p) resolution. The anti-glare quality of the screen should make the notebook a joy to use outdoors.
Performance
The level of performance you can expect from HP 250 G4 is tailored according to the size of your pocket, with options of Intel Celeron, Pentium, Core i3 or Core i5 processors. The processing speeds of these chips range from 1.6 GHz to 2.2 GHz, with speeds of up to 2.7 GHz attainable through Intel Turbo Boost technology.
Graphics is handled by onboard Intel HD Graphics. There is also a discrete AMD Radeon R5 M330 graphics card with 2 GB of DDR3 memory to enable use of highly demanding programs and games. System memory of up to 8 GB is supported.
Additional Information
HP 250 G4 comes with Windows 8.1 pre-installed, but the more business-friendly Windows 7 is also available and you can even opt for FreeDOS 2.0. Of course, the HP 250 G4 will run Windows 10 with ease. Ample space of up to 1 TB is provided for storage by a 5400rpm hard drive or up to 500 GB by a 7200rpm hard drive.
The HP 250 G4 laptop is designed to supply quality sound with its dual speakers backed by DTS Studio Sound technology. It comes with HP Touchpoint Manager and optional security lock slot.
The 250 G4 features a webcam and HP ePrint, which enables wireless printing. One USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI video port and a multi-format media card reader are among the available ports and interfaces.
HP 250 G4 Price and Availability
HP 250 G4 price in Nigeria starts at around 120,000 Naira, depending on your location and the configuration of the laptop. The affordable laptops are available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.
HP 250 G4 Specs
Here are a few specs of the HP 250 G4 Notebook:
General Features
- OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 7 Pro optional, FreeDOS (upgradeable to Windows 10)
- Processor: Intel Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, or Core i5 Processor
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 4GB, 6GB, up to 8GB RAM
- Colours: Charcoal Black
- Dimension: 38.43 x 25.46 x 2.43 cm
- Weight: 2.1 kg
Display & Keyboard
- Display: 15.6-inch back-lit LED Display, 1366 x 768 pixels, anti-glare
- Keyboard: Full-sized keyboard with numeric keypad
- Pointing Device: Touchpad with multi-touch gestures enabled, taps enabled as default, default on for 2-finger scroll and pinch
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 500GB, 750GB, 1TB hard drive
- Optical Storage: DVD Writer
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Ports & Connectivity
- Webcam: Yes, HD Webcam
- USB 3.0: Yes, 1 port
- USB 2.0: Yes, 2 ports
- HDMI: Yes, 1 port
- VGA: Yes, 1 port
- Ethernet (RJ-45): Yes, 1 port
- SD Slot: Yes, 1 slot
- Mic/Headphone: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 (optional)
Other Features
- CyberLink Power DVD (optional)
- DTS Studio Sound; Dual speakers
- HP Connected Photo
Battery
- Battery: 4-cell, 41 WHr or 3-cell, 31 WHr Li-ion Battery
- Use Time: up to 6 hours