The HP 250 is a straightforward 15.6-inch laptop whose specification prioritises familiar everyday computing essentials over specialised hardware. A 13th Generation Intel Core i3-1315U processor sits alongside 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and integrated Intel UHD Graphics. That combination gives the machine a coherent, restrained identity: it is designed around general desktop tasks, file storage and conventional connectivity rather than graphics-heavy workloads.
A sensible core specification
The 512GB SSD is one of the HP 250’s clearest strengths. It provides a substantial amount of built-in storage for documents, applications and media, while the SSD format is a more contemporary choice than a mechanical drive. The 8GB memory allocation complements that positioning, establishing a practical baseline for ordinary computing without presenting the laptop as a workstation.
The 15.6-inch display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, giving this larger format a Full HD desktop canvas. On paper, that should provide a well-defined basis for documents, web pages and other standard interfaces. The screen size also gives the product a clear large-format identity, although the 1.52kg chassis weight means it is not an especially lightweight proposition for frequent carrying.
Connectivity is well covered
HP has supplied a useful spread of physical connections. There is one USB Type-C port rated at 5Gbps, two USB Type-A ports at the same speed, HDMI 1.4b, an AC power connection and a combined stereo headphone/microphone jack. That selection should accommodate common USB peripherals, wired audio and an external display without relying solely on wireless accessories.
Wireless connectivity is similarly current in specification terms. Realtek Wi-Fi 6 with a 2x2 configuration is joined by Bluetooth 5.3, giving the HP 250 a solid set of stated connection standards for compatible networks and peripherals.
Clear boundaries
The integrated Intel UHD Graphics solution is an important qualification. It keeps the graphics hardware within the processor platform, but the specification does not position the laptop as a graphics-focused machine. Buyers choosing it should therefore align expectations with the confirmed hardware rather than treating the system as a specialist visual-workload device.
The 41Wh battery capacity is another defined trade-off. Capacity alone cannot establish endurance, but it indicates a relatively compact power reserve on paper. The operating system also deserves attention: the laptop ships with FreeDOS 3.0, not Windows. That makes the software setup a significant part of the buying decision and means the machine is best suited to someone prepared to handle that operating-system arrangement.