Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really like how this doesn’t heat up to be super hot and even when it starts to heat up. The fans are not very loud.

runs amazing, and great for gaming/ everyday tasks. cooling is great.

Good laptop runs well only problems are the battery which is to be expected for a gaming laptop.

I’m not happy with the battery of this device. It does not last more than two hours running minimally. Of which advertised as 8hours.

I've needed a new computer for the past 8 years and this is one of the nicest computers I've used. Easy setup, quick response time and easy to transfer and upgrade

Excellent laptop, works very good with all the job I have to do

I got this laptop for my girlfriend and it's doing pretty good so far no troubles and I hate HP but I guess they are doing well these days.

One of the best options!!! Thank you for your help Bestbuy!!! providing the best discounts and the best quality.

Purchased an open box computer that was stated “excellent” condition. Excellent condition was described as “like new” but missing box. The computer came very dirty and with scratches on the case. I understand it was an open box but was not happy with how it was represented. I called BestBuy to ask for a reduction of the price to a good condition computer only $16 less. They informed me I would need to drive to the location the computer was mailed from over an hour away to get any discount. I like the computer enough to keep it and the drive is far enough to not be worth but I’m still a bit disappointed. Thank you

Great laptop for starters that are wanting a good gaming computer

When it arrived, I noticed the keys were slightly off-center, and I thought, "Hmm, something looks strange." Then, when I viewed it from another angle, I saw a large bulge in the middle of the keyboard. Turns out, the battery was swollen. I returned it, but it took Best Buy a whole week to process the return and issue my refund. Two main issues: (1) either they didn’t inspect the open-box item, or they did and sold it anyway, and (2) the refund process took way too long. This will be my first and last time buying open-box items from Best Buy.

Great laptop, it's specifications are enough to a daily social media needs

The HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop is a solid entry-level gaming machine that gets a lot right for the price, but it also comes with a few noticeable compromises. On the positive side, the Intel Core i5-13420H paired with the RTX 3050 handles most modern games surprisingly well on medium to high settings. The 144Hz Full HD display is smooth and makes fast-paced games feel responsive, which is a big plus at this price point. Boot times and game loading are quick thanks to the 512GB SSD, and the Mica Silver design looks clean and more professional than many bulky gaming laptops. However, the biggest drawback is the 8GB of RAM. It’s usable out of the box, but multitasking and some newer games clearly benefit from an upgrade to 16GB. The cooling system can also get loud during long gaming sessions, and the laptop tends to run warm under heavy load. Battery life is another weak spot—it’s fine for light use, but gaming unplugged drains it quickly.

Great computer for the price. Handles the workload I need it for (online presentations)

So far so good don't use it for alot, just the way it is. Serves all my needs

I can play AAA games with ultra / high resolution.

I can't stress this enough: do NOT buy this laptop. It’s marketed as a gaming computer, but the battery life is a ridiculous 45 minutes! How does that even make sense? As a laptop, I expected to be able to use it unplugged, but instead, I’m tethered to a wall outlet. I was in the middle of an intense gaming session when the battery died—after less than 45 minutes! I completely lost my game because this laptop just couldn't keep up. What a frustrating experience! This has been a total waste of money. If it weren’t for the fact that I missed the return window, I would have returned it in a heartbeat. Now I see why it was on sale: it's just plain garbage. Save yourself the headache and look for a different laptop!

My daughter had been saving her money for a gaming computer and we had kept our eye on this computer. As it just so happened, we went to Best Buy on her birthday and the price had dropped significantly on this computer and she had acquired just enough money to make the purchase. Here is what we have noticed: -While this might be a plastic encasing, it does not feel cheap. -The trackpad works well with sensitivity and gestures. -The backlit keyboard is a white light only on this mode, but looks great and makes it very easy to locate the keys looked for. -The keyboard is very nice and tactile and easy to type on. I really find it to be a comfortable and easy experience. -The screen is not going to be the highest resolution or brightness, nor the most color accurate on this price, but unless you are very picky or gaming in daylight, this is plenty good enough for an enjoyable gaming experience. -The laptop, as with many gaming laptops, is on the heavier side and the off the charge battery life isn’t the best, but it can still be toted and used out and about. -The computer is very snappy; it turns on and wakes up quickly. Items, unless intensive, open very snappily (especially since upgrading the RAM, which I’ll mention later). -The fan does make some fan noise, which isn’t extreme, but it would be noticeable in a quieter classroom if this were a place you would find yourself using this. However, it does not heat up (therefore start up the fans) on us unless/until pushed with gaming. -The 512 hard drive is not the best, but it is plenty for now. The great thing is that this is upgradable if desired. -The 8 GB RAM is the biggest shortcoming for this laptop with its price points. We originally noticed games taking just a tad more time to load that maybe expected. Once in and running heavily, she would be kicked out of games due to RAM consumption. Thankfully, adding another 8 GB was very affordable and easy and has made all the difference - all games opening quickly and no games kicking her out. -Bluetooth attachments work well, seamlessly, and quickly. The items used most with this are Beats headphones, a gaming mouse, two different gaming controllers (BitDuo and XBox). Overall, this is a fast machine that is very capable as a work machine, video editor, and gaming machine. This works as desired. You will not receive premium sound (which headphones are used normally anyway) or picture (but is plenty good enough at this price point). You will find yourself needing to upgrade the RAM to get what you truly want out of this machine, but that is quick, affordable, and easily enough. All peripherals work without issue nor lag. The keyboard looks great with its backlighting and is a very nice, comfortable experience. This is definitely worth the price point when on sale (sub $500). I would not pay full retail for this, as I would opt for something lighter with better battery life at the near $900 mark, but at sub $500, this is a great computer no matter what you use it for and is super snappy. Again, I do certainly recommend, for this computer, to upgrade to at least 15 GB RAM with the second slab at least equaling the speed of the first slab.

Gaming computer but the only thing it cant do is gaming. I tried playing less demanding games like genshin impact and it lagged so bad. Tried heavier aaa games and it lagged even worse. My potato phone run games better than this "gaming" computer

My Experience with the HP Victus 15.6" 144Hz Gaming Laptop (Mica Silver) I've been using this HP Victus for about 2 months now, mainly for mid-tier gaming like Valorant, Fortnite, and some older AAA titles, plus schoolwork and streaming. The Intel Core i5-13420H and RTX 3050 combo delivers solid 1080p performance—smooth 60+ FPS on medium-high settings in most games, with the 144Hz screen making everything feel buttery responsive. Boot times are lightning-fast thanks to the 512GB SSD, and the Mica Silver finish looks sleek without screaming "gamer." The keyboard is comfortable for long sessions, and cooling holds up decently during extended play (fans get loud but temps stay manageable). It's a fantastic budget entry into gaming laptops—great value when I got it on sale. That said, the 8GB RAM feels limiting for heavy multitasking or newer demanding games (stutters in some titles until I plan to upgrade), and the display colors are a bit washed out with low brightness for outdoor use. Pros (why I liked): Smooth 144Hz gaming and fast loading. Cons (why I disliked): Only 8GB RAM bottlenecks performance at times.