Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

Only complaint is the short battery life. Otherwise it works better than expected.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

The laptop has a very nice design. It’s an entry-level gaming computer. Overall, you can play most games. I play games like GTA 5, and it runs smoothly with high FPS. The only downside is that it has 8GB of RAM, which is a bit disappointing. 7/10.

This is a great gaming laptop if you're looking for the following: - Considering the top-of-the-line gaming laptops are $1400+, this is a great budget option of midrange specs (especially if you can get this item on sale). - You are looking to play games that are older than a year, or do not require intensive graphics. I like the Star Wars universe and recent games run well on mid-high graphics settings. - You want to play a couple of game titles casually with your friends. Competitive... this depends what games you're looking at. Most of the popular online skirmish/battle royale games run fine. - You want to ensure having access to games that require Nvidia Geforce graphics. I bought an Intel graphics-based computer in the past and it became an issue when it turns out D4 would not run at all. Granted, that computer was not intended for gaming. - You want a laptop with acceptable, business-professional aesthetics. Many other gaming laptop designs are not something to bring into the office if attempting to maintain a professional business image. This one has a sleek, clean look where only those who know the Victus line as a gaming laptop will know. Other than that, it will pass as a laptop with some power. This point only matters if your workplace has certain expectations of your professional appearance. If any of the above points apply to you, then this laptop checks out as a great option. Now, onto some things to be aware about: FAN NOISE: Graphic-intensive games will get the fan running loud. If you have headphones on, you naturally won't hear it. The fan sucks air from the bottom and blows it out the back. CPU TEMPERATURE: According to the OMEN Gaming Hub (preinstalled by HP), the CPU temperature peaked at 185 degrees Fahrenheit at 100%. For reference, this was while playing Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War (released 2020) with several graphic settings on high (not max/"ultra"). RAM: I upgraded my RAM to 32gb DDR4 3200 MHz. STORAGE: If you plan to play more than 5 recent titles, either upgrade your SSD, or uninstall the completed game and make space to install the next game. I manually upgraded my SSD to a Samsung 990 Pro, also purchased from Best Buy. Overall, my gaming sessions are about 1-2 hours each, and not daily. As such, this game is very suitable for midrange gaming needs and can handle some higher-intensive games.

My current laptop, its a very good choice for anyone that wants reliable performance at a good price, it can handle all of the games i play which are pretty heavy (Beamng, Minecraft with shaders, and other car games) im really glad i bought this because uts also useful for University. Battery could be better thought...

The HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop in Performance Blue strikes a balance between affordability and performance, making it an enticing option for gamers seeking a capable machine without breaking the bank. With its Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, the laptop delivers smooth gameplay and impressive visuals, especially with the 144Hz Full HD display. The 8GB memory and 512GB SSD provide sufficient storage and responsiveness, ensuring swift loading times for games and applications. The design, featuring the eye-catching Performance Blue color, adds a touch of style to the gaming experience, distinguishing it from other laptops in its price range. While the HP Victus excels in performance and value, it does have some limitations to consider. The 8GB memory may feel constrained for more demanding multitasking or future-proofing, and users might consider upgrading it for optimal performance. Additionally, while the RTX 3050 provides solid gaming performance for most titles, it may struggle with the most graphically intensive games at higher settings. Overall, the HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop offers excellent value for casual and mid-range gamers, with its balance of performance, affordability, and stylish design making it a compelling choice in the competitive gaming laptop market.