Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pretty awesome computer! The graphics card is a bit deceptive on the product listing as I did no realize that the laptop and desktop gpus both have the same name but are different depending on what hardware their bundled with so I thought I was getting a laptop with a bit more power but no matter this laptop has still proved to be an awesome purchase and I really like it. I use it as a backup work computer and a gaming laptop for indie games and older games, oh and also mods and it works really great for that. Overall, super happy with this purchase

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...

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.

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

This laptop is an absolute unit for it's price! It can run almost any game above 100+ fps! It can handle my gaming and excels in school work too.

Not a super powerful gaming system, but plays all the games I want to without issues. 8GB memory is a bit short, so I upped it to 32GB and it runs great now. All I want to do is bump up the storage a bit and this should last me a while. The laptop is made of plastic and gets a bad reputation for the hinges breaking, but one month in and mine is in good shape. Just open gently from the center and you should have no problems.

I would recommend this item if you just want to play small, cozy games. It also always needs to be on the charger, or it will die. But the graphics were good, and it runs smoothly. I mostly played Roblox, Sims 4, and Minecraft on it.

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.

This is probably the worst PC I have ever owned. It has fairly decent performance for casual gaming. However, it has had battery and network connection issues since day one. I wish I had returned it in the two weeks after I bought it, because it has only gotten worse. It can only hold a charge for about 30 minutes during a gaming session. I know this is pretty common for gaming laptops and you can expect to be plugged in most of the time. But the thing that gets me is I can have all apps closed out, nothing running in the background, fully charged and asleep and the battery will be totally drained overnight while not in use. I wake it up the following morning and it’s somehow at 5%. Why? I have owned a cheap Lenovo laptop used it mainly for gaming even though it was not a gaming laptop and did not have these issues with the battery. On to the network connectivity. It will at random and for no apparent reason just refuse to stay connected to the Wi-Fi for more than two minutes at a time, connecting and disconnecting every few minutes. This will go on for a few hours no matter what I do to try to fix the connection. Then just as randomly it will reconnect and be fine for days. It is not my Wi-Fi since every other device in the house is connected without issue. I have to conclude that it’s this computer. And the fact that it has done this from the beginning leads me to believe there’s something wrong. I am not very tech savvy, although I am capable of troubleshooting minor issues with help from google. I just don’t know what the problem is here and I do not want to spend more money to get this fixed when I have only had it for a few months. Cannot return it but am still paying for it. Also the fan is incredibly loud and you better not have this on your actual lap while playing a game because it gets so incredibly hot, it will burn your legs. It is also very slow. I know this model is a 2023 but I bought it supposedly brand new. For comparison, I previously owned a Dell xps desktop which I used for gaming for 3 years, it was not the newest model when purchased, and I never once had an issue with diminishing speed. For example, it will take like 5 minutes to load up my game after hitting start, the dell would be practically instant. And….same internet connection soooo….. Overall very disappointed considering it had pretty positive reviews. It underperforms for the price imho. A $200 Lenovo not made for gaming did better than this. /sigh

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.

This laptop was purchased on sale and i believe its worth the sale price and not the full retail. First the build quality is what you would expect from a budget laptop with flex in the plastic, * HUGE flaw is that due to the flex, sometimes the track pad gets stuck and you're unable to click. * 8gb of ram in a windows 11 laptop should be outlawed as windows 11 takes up 7gb with just its "normal" processes, ive disabled / removed all AI but it still uses 5.3 gb on idle / doing nothing. *The graphics xard is bare minimal for gaming, this computer is for my daughter who mostly plays roblox so its the pefect fit, anything more intense, would not do so well. At full price, i would save an extra 200 and buy something different with a new gen i7 and at least a 3060 or 4060

I purchased this laptop so that I could play one of my favorite pc games. So far the performance is amazing and I'm glad that I purchased it. I would definitely recommend the HP-Victus. I'm not sure if it has to be plugged up the entire time of use, but the battery life isn't great without being on constant charge. I do unplug it a few times per day to allow the computer a chance to not overcharge.

It’s my first Windows based laptop since windows 7 release , I’m a bit surprised how it performs in a good way. Battery capacity maybe 1 hour of gaming in performance mode. Overall great looking laptop with nice full keyboard, runs good and cool .

I really enjoy this laptop. Probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The only complaint I have about it is the 8GB ram, HOWEVER there is the option to get the the other version with more RAM so that wasn't even a big deal. This laptop does come with an additional RAM slot to be able to add more if needed so that's definitely a plus for me. I love the way the keyboard feels and the way that my fingers easily flow across it. I got this laptop in the beginning to just play the Sims 4 in a better way (had a Dell previously and it had did all it could) and this laptop handles it EASILY. Moved on to InZOI and it also handles it pretty well, but definitely came in clutch with that extra RAM storage. All in all, not a bad laptop IMO and would be one that I recommend.

Very good pc runs minecraft at 300 fps and can run roblox at 240 i love it got it on sale for 500 but if you are going to buy it for 900 just get a laptop with 2060

This laptop honestly works great for me, I play some older games and they all run perfect. Battery life kinda sucks but I just leave it plugged in while I use it. I think I get about an hour out of the battery without it plugged in, while I'm playing a game.

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.

Works well the colors are great someone reviews say their dimed but i haven’t had that issue. the battery life sucks tho

I bought this for my 12-year-old daughter for the holidays, and she uses it for both gaming and schoolwork. It’s perfect for what she needs and has given her no issues so far. She can even play The Sims 4 without any lag. While she doesn’t use mods or custom content, the laptop easily handles the base game plus multiple expansions. It’s lightweight, the fans work well, and it doesn’t overheat even after hours of gameplay. Overall, it’s a great laptop and a solid purchase.

Amazing laptop! I can run most all games at max graphics and still get 80-120 fps, if not higher for some titles and older games. Works great for 3D modeling as well. Battery life off charging does suck though, at max load I’d probably get an hour or less off charger, but they make chargers for a reason! You’re probably gonna want to upgrade ram at some point also, but it’s easy so it’s not huge hassle! The top screen is a little flimsy so you’re gonna want to be careful with how you close/open it. Works amazing for Sea of thieves, Valheim, The Isle, Path of Titans, Minecraft (with shaders and endless mods, BeamNG, RDR2, Fortnite etc!