Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you're looking for a gaming laptop that won’t destroy your bank account but still delivers solid 1080p gaming, the HP Victus 15.6” with the RTX 3050 is a standout contender. It bridges the gap between entry-level gaming and serious performance with a balanced spec sheet, a sleek design, and a fast display—all for under $800. Design & Build The Mica Silver chassis gives it a mature, understated look compared to the aggressive RGB-heavy styles of typical gaming laptops. This makes it suitable for work, school, or professional settings as well. It's not exactly ultra-portable at 5.06 pounds, but that’s expected for a gaming laptop with discrete graphics and a cooling system. The chassis is mostly plastic but feels well-assembled, with minimal flex on the keyboard deck and lid. The keyboard itself is excellent: full-sized, tactile, with a numeric keypad, and good travel. The precision touchpad is wide and responsive, though gamers will likely prefer an external mouse for better control. Performance Under the hood, the Intel Core i5-12450H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6) form a powerful duo for 1080p gaming. Popular titles like Call of Duty: Warzone, Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Valorant easily hit 60+ FPS on high settings. Even Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring are playable with some settings adjustment. The 8GB DDR4 RAM is enough to get started but upgrading to 16GB (user-upgradable) is highly recommended for smoother multitasking and future-proofing. The 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD is fast and responsive, with ample room for the OS, software, and 3–4 large modern games. Display & Graphics The 15.6-inch 144Hz Full HD (1920x1080) IPS display is a major highlight. The refresh rate is smooth, reducing motion blur in fast-paced games. Colors are vivid, viewing angles are wide, and brightness is respectable at around 250–300 nits, making it ideal for indoor use. The RTX 3050 GPU supports ray tracing and DLSS, offering some of the benefits of high-end gaming at a fraction of the price. You won’t max out every AAA game, but with DLSS enabled, the performance-per-watt is outstanding for this tier. Thermals & Battery Life This is the weakest link. The fans get loud under heavy load, and the laptop does get warm—especially around the keyboard. Thermals are manageable, but sustained performance over long gaming sessions may see mild throttling. Undervolting or using a cooling pad can help. Battery life is average to poor, which is expected: 4–5 hours for light tasks, and 1.5–2 hours max for gaming. Always keep the charger nearby. Final Verdict The HP Victus 15.6” RTX 3050 model is arguably the best gaming laptop in its price range. For under $800, it offers solid 1080p gaming, a premium 144Hz display, and upgrade potential. While thermals and battery life aren’t perfect, the performance-to-price ratio is excellent. For gamers, students, or creators on a budget, this is a very easy recommendation.

Easy to set up and great for a beginner. Was told I couldn't install more ram but that was incorrect. We bought 16 GB of ram and installed it. Works great. Great bang for your buck entry level gaming laptop. We have been able to play AAA titles with no issues. Workers were trying to tell us not to get it and that we weren't able to buy ram for it. There is an empty slot where you can install more. It configured automatically. We had an initial issue with being sold a refurbished one as a brand new one. Luckily we caught it and were able to take it back as we were charged full price when it was an open box returned one. Manager couldn't find the 1 they had left. An employee was able to locate it right where it said it was. We felt we were being played at first. But the worker that helped us thank you for finding it. My son was very happy. Graphics and everything are great for a first time PC gamer. The only downside is the battery life. However he plays it on his desk so he can plug it it when needed.

Overall, this has been a great experience for me. I havent owned a laptop since 2011 and Im sooo amazed at how much better they are. Lighter, faster, smarter, more options. Love it! The only negative thing is that the light up keyboard does not have the capability of dimming. I also notice when i use the light on the keyboard or I have to use wifi, the battery doesnt last long. Otherwise, i really do like this laptop. It seems to be built well, solid and not flimsy.

After setup and updates, it runs phenomenally! Image is great, keyboard is responsive. The battery did drain really fast while gaming, but i think thats standard in a gaming laptop at this point

offers good performance for its price, with an Intel Core i5 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 that handle everyday tasks smoothly and run most games well. The 144Hz Full HD screen delivers smooth visuals, though the brightness could be better. Cooling works effectively, but the fans can get loud during heavy use. Battery life is average, lasting a few hours for browsing and less during gaming. The build quality is decent but doesn’t feel premium, especially around the hinge and ports. Overall, it’s a capable and affordable gaming laptop for casual gaming and daily use, but not a replacement for higher-end rigs

This laptop is great for the price. My old computer struggled to run graphically intense games, and this one just breezes through them. My few issues with this laptop are that it's battery life isn't great (but what can you expect from a gaming laptop), that it doesn't charge with usb-c but this issue isn't too bad, and that it only has 8gb of ram, but I upgraded this for only about $80.

Absolutely love this laptop. The performance is smooth, fast, and perfect for playing The Sims (and other games too). Load times are quick, and the graphics look amazing with the RTX 3050. The 144Hz display is a major upgrade—it makes everything feel more responsive. The only minor downside is the fan can get a bit loud after a few hours of play, but honestly, I barely notice it when I’m deep in gameplay. Great value for the price and perfect for casual to moderate gamers.

After tweaking it a little bit without adding ram i got 300 fps looking up in a creative map. It has really good graohics if you optimize stuff like the nvidia control panel if you want even more fps i would recommend buying more ram. But right now i run about 120-160 fps in game with it capped l. I definitely recommend this laptop if you were looking to stream while playing your going to need to upgrade the ram first. Overall great laptop I see myself using this for a few years.

Pros- Bright screen, decent performance under light load, adequate number of ports. Cons- Battery life is not great, device gets hot under moderate load, frequently requires a restart, and occasional track pad malfunction. If you need something that will just get you on the internet and want to play some very light games, great device. Anything more than that and I would wait for a better device to go on sale. Overall exactly what you would expect from a laptop at this price-point.

The HP Victus 15.6" works really well for gaming and everyday use. The screen is smooth with 144Hz, and games run nicely with the RTX 3050. It starts fast and looks good in silver. The only small issue is the 8GB RAM it’s better if upgraded to 16GB. Overall, a good laptop for the price.

Bough this for $540 brand new, by far one of my best purchases. Upgraded it next day with a 16GB stick for $40 and since it run perfectly. The ram is necessary tho, because without upgrading the 8gb are always capping and cut your fps in half, but with the ram I can not complain. It also came with 3 months of Gamepass.

Bangerrrrr. I reccomend this laptop for those who play optimized compact games. It definitely needs a RAM upgrade upon purchasing. Battery life is a little short but that's to be expected with a gaming laptop. Overall a great deal.

Don't have much experience with gaming pcs but this one is decent and what you would expect for the price. Runs ok but struggles with many things open or certain games will lag a lot. Battery life is pretty bad you would just have to have it plugged in all the time. Features are nice and screen looks great. Would recommend for functionality and low price.

I was looking for something within budget to enjoy gaming on the go and this laptop has delivered. Great graphics and speed for a great price, i highly recommended this product you will not be disappointed.

This HP Victus 15.6" gaming laptop is an absolute powerhouse for the price. The 144Hz Full HD display is super smooth and makes a huge difference in both gaming and everyday use — everything looks fluid and responsive. The Intel Core i5 combined with the RTX 3050 graphics card handles modern games like a champ, especially on medium to high settings. Boot times and load speeds are lightning fast thanks to the 512GB SSD, and the 8GB of memory is enough for most tasks, though I may upgrade in the future for even better multitasking. Build quality is solid, and the Mica Silver finish gives it a sleek, premium look. Whether you're a casual gamer, student, or someone looking for a strong all-around laptop, this one delivers great performance without breaking the bank. Highly recommend it!

This laptop exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Performance is fast and reliable, handling everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, office work, and even light multitasking with ease. The system feels responsive, boots quickly, and stays stable even after long hours of use. The build quality is surprisingly solid for the price. It feels well-made, not cheap or flimsy, and the keyboard is comfortable for typing, which makes a big difference for work or studying. The screen is clear and sharp, with good brightness and colors that are more than enough for daily use. Battery life is another strong point. It easily lasts several hours on a single charge, which is perfect for work, classes, or travel without constantly worrying about plugging it in. What really stands out is the cost-benefit ratio. For the price, this laptop delivers features and performance you’d normally expect from more expensive models. It’s an excellent option for students, professionals, or anyone looking for a dependable machine without overpaying. Overall, this is a very good laptop and a smart purchase. If you’re looking for strong performance, solid build quality, and great value for your money, this notebook is definitely worth it.

Great graphics. Looks great didnt have the memory i wanted so i upgraded that to 1tb. Unfortunately it only has 1 slot for the internal ssd card. So had to re install the windows OS. The battery doesnt last long with the settings i have on it. Other than that its fast and a good option for a budget gaming laptop

Good pc for the pricd for sure and super easy to upgrade ram and ss if needed

Overall I would say this laptop is ok for the price. I'll admit my attitude going into it wasn't the best because I feel I was forced into purchasing a new laptop just to get Windows 11 before October, but it had to be done and so far this laptop has met my requirements at least. I've had an ASUS gaming laptop for almost 15 years that I've really enjoyed so it's been really difficult for me to have to replace it. I've actually tried a few replacements over the years but ended up returning them for various reasons and just ended up taking the ASUS in for repairs because it was somehow outperforming the newer, more expensive models I was trying to replace it with. I think I still prefer my old ASUS to this HP, but keeping the old one is no longer an option so I've decided this one is sufficient for at least the next few years. The main issue I have with it so far is the touchpad. Since I've not been in the market for a new laptop for quite some time I had no idea it wouldn't have actual buttons to left and right click. I'm getting used to it, but I don't see myself ever preferring this to tactile buttons. Also no matter how I change the sensitivity settings I'm still having issues with it. Even at the lowest settings I'm still getting a lot of accidental clicks and dragging issues while being unable to control finer movements to click on smaller buttons. I tried adjusting back to medium sensitivity and the finer movements still aren't improved. The worst issue I've experienced with the touchpad though is if you place it directly on your lap it goes absolutely berserk. I did some research and finally saw a reddit post where some users had narrowed it down to an issue with the plastic casing. Somehow the touchpad will sense anything around it or even under it. Just resting it on your legs can trigger unintended 3 or 4 finger gestures. The 2nd time I used the laptop on my lap I placed it on a cooling pad and it eliminated the issue, but I still would have liked to have known about it before purchasing. The first time it happened I spent a good 4 hours fighting with it, thinking I'd gone insane and was somehow failing to be able to use a simple touchpad before finally finding this information. I had scoured the reviews to a similar model this one was based on (this one only had 1 review at the time I purchased it) and not a single person mentioned this issue. I find that so strange since apparently it's a known issue that many reddit users have complained about. Personally, I find it very concerning that the laptop casing is so thin and cheap that the touchpad can sense through it. While it does look nice, you can tell right away that it feels kind of flimsy. Thankfully it seems I got a good one at least because during my research I did see photos that others had posted where their touchpad was sunken in along one side and having worse issues. Mine is at least level and functioning but I know for future reference to be extremely careful with it. I haven't had an HP in a long time but I do like how quickly it starts up. I could do without some of the ads though. For the first week it feels like it gave me weird startup notifications almost every time I started it. Some of them seemed quite urgent like "low memory" and "registry issues detected", which at first glance is really concerning when using a brand new laptop but I found that if you click to resolve the issue it basically just takes you to an advertisement for HP iolo. I'm fine if a company wants to advertise, but the false system notifications are really uncalled for. Despite my annoyance and concerns with how well the plastic casing and touchpad will hold up, I have decided to keep it. Keep in mind I've only used it for less than 2 weeks but it does at least perform well. Hopefully it will continue to hold up long-term.

I got this laptop during a Deal of the Day about 2 weeks ago. It was at $599 but I got an open box at $508. First thing I did was buy 32gb of Ram and a 2tb NVME drive. Installing the drive and ram was pretty straight forward. I was surprised that the laptop had 2 NVME slots. I was debating between a handheld gaming pc or a gaming laptop. I do light gaming and also use slicing software for my 3D printer. I have to say, I am not disappointed at all with the Victus laptop. I have been playing the Gears of War beta and it looks great. I am getting over 100 fps. One thing I noticed when I have the system metrics going is that GoW Beta makes the CPU run at 100%, same with CoD and any graphic intensive game. I think the i5 processor is likely the culprit but the thermals stay in a good range. Don't get me wrong, you can hear the fans when they go on high but I can also hear my wall AC so it's not a big problem. I seriously wanted to splurge on the Asus G14 or G16 but did not want to spend all that money, especially since I didn't need all that power. The screen isn't something to brag about but it gets bright enough and I honestly keep my laptop connected to an external 2k monitor so its a none-issue for me. The HP Omen software is pretty good in that it lets you tweak your games using their AI to switch the game to the beset display settings but outside of enabling the metrics, I rarely use it I think if you can find this laptop at $500 or below, it is a great buy, just get more ram.