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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 391 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Victus 15.6" gaming laptop for its overall performance, speed, quiet fans, appealing design, and effective heat dissipation, making it conveniently portable. However, some customers express concerns about the battery life and storage capacity. A few users have also reported connectivity issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My thoughts after using it for about 3 months

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this laptop from the summer until now, so here is what I see and feel after using it for about 3 months. First of all, the design is quite simple, modern, not too "bulky" like many other gaming laptops, and in terms of quality, although it is a plastic shell, it is solidly finished, not flimsy. However, the surface is quite easy to get fingerprints. I'm not too sure about the screen, I'm just a normal person who buys it for use, so I don't know about this issue, but I see good colors, the brightness is just enough for use in the room. Talking about performance, I find it very stable for gaming and working, I'm a light gamer and do things that are not too high, so my fan is not too noisy, when playing games (not too heavy games) the laptop fan is not too noisy. Talking about just working, not playing games, I feel that it has no fan noise at all, it is not noisy. When I bought the laptop, I was quite hesitant to buy it because I was afraid that the fan noise would be as loud as other Gaming laptops, but after I bought it, I was very satisfied with my Victus 15 Laptop. The keyboard is good to type on, the key travel is moderate, and there is a simple white backlight. The battery life is not impressive - not too long for mixed use. One thing I am not happy and satisfied with is that my laptop's WIFI often drops for a few seconds and then I have to reconnect. I don't know if this is due to my laptop or Windows. I think I will need to ask Best Buy about this. Right now everything is fine, only the WIFI is abnormal. Thank you for taking your time to read this little Review of mine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation, Noise level, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    urprisingly Affordable Powerhouse

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The HP Victus 15.6″ gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, 16 GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 for just $639.99—a fantastic deal considering its full-HD 144 Hz display and snappy performance. Best Buy So far, I’ve been using it mostly for gaming—and it delivers. I was able to run the Battlefield 6 Beta, PUBG, and Arma Reforger easily. Frame rates were solid, and visuals looked great thanks to the high-refresh panel. As expected from a gaming machine, the fans can get loud under load, but that’s completely normal. When I’m not gaming, though, it’s eerily quiet, which is a nice contrast that balances performance with everyday usability. Battery life and thermals have been manageable so far. The laptop stays relatively cool during normal use, though you’ll definitely want to game near a power outlet. Why I Gave It a High Rating: Excellent value: Packed with mid-high-end specs at a surprisingly low price. Strong gaming chops: Handles modern titles smoothly, including beta releases. Quiet during light tasks: No fan distraction when not gaming. Solid build & display: The 144 Hz Full-HD panel really elevates the gaming experience. A Couple of Notes: Fan noise under heavy gaming: Consider using headphones or setting fan curves if the noise gets distracting. Memory/Storage Expansion? If you plan to handle large game libraries or heavy multitasking, you might want to upgrade RAM or add extra storage down the line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Storage capacity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    HP Victus Gaming Labtop Review by Content Creator

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing quality for the price. I am a content creator and student, and this laptop handles all my needs extremely well. I've had it for three months, and I will say that video editing can lag a bit since there's only 16 gigs of memory, and I wish they gave us a 1 TB SSD instead of 512, but overall, this is a great laptop for the price on sale. It has handled all my work tasks extremely well and I'd highly recommend it to a content creator on a major budget. In terms of gaming, this seems very solid as well and can handle most games. I will say my only problem with this computer is the battery life and video editing lag. When handling major tasks, the computer can be very slow and the battery doesn't last that long, but overall this is an amazing value for the price and I'd highly recommend it. Video editing lag during large projects is expected since this is a laptop that doesn't have the most advanced specs. I will say that I don't really think you can get better specs at this price range, though, and this laptop has served me greatly. Absolutely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best gaming laptop for budget

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The HP Victus 15.6" gaming laptop is a well-balanced device that provides solid performance, a good display, and a sleek design. With the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS processor, 16GB of RAM, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, it handles most modern games and creative tasks with ease. While the battery life and storage might be limiting for some, the overall value for money is hard to beat at this price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing laptop for a good price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As someone who sells electronics back in Bulgaria I can tell you, this laptop is worth the price especially if it's on sale. I got mine for around 650-700$ or something along that. The display, keyboard and battery life are great. It performs good in games and in drawing/animating software. The GPU and CPU render videos and drawings fast. A few things to consider tho, Ryzen CPU paired with Nvidia GPU is not the best but it works (personal preference is to pair Ryzen CPU with Radeon GPU and Intel CPU with Nvidia GPU). If you are going to use it mainly for gaming go ahead but buy a cooling pad/system for it (it doesn't overheat fast but it can get pretty warm if you keep it on your legs) and when you play for more than 30min-1h on a DEMANDING game, it's better to plug it in, otherwise the battery will be depleted. Overall it's a nice and solid pick for such a price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great system on a budget!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product buit poor connectivity, at times. Even after downloading the update extentsion, it still have issues every once in awhile; though this is mostly limited to the first 20-30 min I turn it on. It, cyclically, picks up and drops the wifi; even though i pay for the highest/fastest speeds available. Whereas imy xbox1 has never has any issues. That being said I am happy with the computing power as well as the performance of the nvidia 4050, which actually surprised me. Overall would reccomend but unless you use it in the same room as the modem/router, Id reccomend put a wifi extension; or else you might end up sitting on top a cat tree next to the window all night and ve limited to using it on top of your fridgerator until you get one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing tbh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using the laptop for around 3 months, and it runs really good. I've played a variety of games from Elden Ring, Rainbow x, Valorant, and Hell Divers 2. It runs really well tho, for big games like Elden Ring you might need to have it plugged, because the battery will get low in like and hour and a half or 2.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really powerful laptop; it really helps with design, modeling, and game developing apps. It is a blessing. Sometimes the battery drains a little fast, but it is very practical, and if you know how to personalize its energy options, it is a piece of art.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Laptop – Highly Recommend!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am extremely happy with this laptop! The battery life lasts all day, the speed is super fast, and the display is bright and clear. It’s perfect for both work and entertainment. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable laptop!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for $699 on sale

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I give it 5 Stars because I got it on sale for $699. I wanted a budget gaming laptop because my 12yr old laptop finally died...for $699 this is a decent deal. RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 5600Mhz RAM. Wish it had a 1 TB NVMe, but its fine for the price. Gaming is actually pretty good on it. Was getting about 100 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages, High settings DLSS on quality. About 90 fps on Cyberpunk with same settings...probably gonna upgrade the NMVe and the RAM to 32 GB eventually. Better than i expected for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its nice

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice graphics, and overall great but it only last like an hour if your playing games but if hooked up your good the games crashed a few times butbthat may have been may internet overall great laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent processing but it overheats

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent build quality; the keyboard and mousepad feel smooth and don't leave grease marks. The keyboard is a good size, the screen displays very good colors, and the sound is excellent. The battery only lasts 4 to 5 hours with office use. The most annoying thing is that it gets quite hot during normal use, so much so that you can't rest it on your lap because the heat is uncomfortable. The storage is decent, although 1TB would be better. 4K video playback is quite good. If they improved the overheating issue, it would be even better, And the weight is also a bit of a nuisance when carrying it around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My HP Victus

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a laptop for everyday and gaming. This absolutely fits the bill. Lightning fast, fantastic graphics, great battery life, sleek and sophisticated design. Absolutely my favorite computer I’ve ever owned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Laptop I've ever had and I'm not even a gamer! Fast, reliable, Stylish with a beautiful design!!! You won't be disappointed!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent laptop

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a good laptop, it has excellent graphics, the games run in perfect condition, it needs more storage space on the hard drive, otherwise the sound, resolution and fans are of very good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Victus

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value for entry level gaming!!! I love mine! Graphics card is good and looks great on screen. I have it set on a cooling fan and have not had any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent performance & value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bought this laptop on sale for $699! love everything about it. the CPU is insanely fast, It's clocking 4800mhz in game. thermals are on point. this laptop runs very cool even at 100+ fps if you see this on sale definitely get it! had no problems setting mine up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Budget laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this laptop as I am a business owner and an occasional gamer. Went from a desktop to this laptop, and it runs games, faster, and better than my desktop did. I would highly recommend to someone who is a moderate gamer, but also needs a laptop for business purposes. I would assume it would do well with any digital design as well. Would highly recommend for the price!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GPU was a step up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop. Runs very smooth, but lacking in storage space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price to performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price, the performance is excellent! I got the Ryzen 7, 4050 RTX spec and I’ve been having a great time playing valorant/genshin/dota2 at high settings! Will definitely recommend if you find the product for ~700. Happy gaming!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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