Customers appreciate the Victus 15.6" gaming laptop's performance and graphics capabilities, frequently praising its smooth operation and beautiful visuals. Many also find it easy to use and a good value for the price. However, some users point to the battery life and fan noise as areas needing improvement, with comments suggesting the battery could last longer and the fan can be loud at times.
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Pros mentioned:
Portability, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
User Friendly
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Our HP Victus had a seemless start up, crisp and clear image resolution, clean sound, super comfortable keyboard, and is lightweight but substantial. We use primarily for business purposes but our Victus does everything and more.
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Honestly, I bought it more for how it looks and I loved the design. I knew it was a modest processor for games, but I was surprised by the performance since between the video card and the disk, it runs demanding games. Yes, I increased the RAM and I will put more, but apart from its excellent presentation, the keyboard is super smooth, it is the best average machine for work, games, design and content creation.
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Great computer, great price, easy to add more ram, very fast computer, I upgraded to 24 mg ram. HP update app is easy to use. I use the computer for music production with “ live DAW works great.
HP Victus 15.6 (i5/RTX 3050) Review: A Solid Budge
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give me a neutral one paragraph product review of the HP Victus 15.6 with the i5 and 3050 gpu
The HP Victus 15.6 with an Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU generally offers a solid entry-level gaming experience, capably running many modern titles at 1080p on medium to high settings with its 144Hz display, though the screen's brightness and color accuracy can be limiting. While its all-plastic build might exhibit some flex and battery life is typical for a budget gaming laptop (requiring it to be plugged in for extended gaming), it provides good value for its performance and typically maintains reasonable thermals.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gift to grandson.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Grandson's Christmas present and he raves about how fast and easy to use it is. Glad I bought it for him! We'll probably bring it in for some helpful Geel Squad hints about using its features.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very powerful laptop
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The HP Victus 15.6" is a great pick if you're getting into PC gaming or need a capable laptop for everyday use. The Intel Core i5 and RTX 3050 combo handles most games well on medium to high settings, and the 144Hz display makes gameplay feel super smooth.
It looks clean and modern in Mica Silver, and the keyboard is comfortable for long sessions. The 512GB SSD keeps things running fast, and there’s enough power for school, work, and light content creation too.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly gaming laptop that still delivers solid performance, this one’s a smart choice.
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very good computer the build quality is exceptional and it has good specs. The only drawback would be the RAM there is only 8gb of it which can slow things down but i have never had any big issues with it great computer I highly recomend
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For the price it's a great budget buy. I had to stuff an additional 2TB of Storage and 32GB of RAM for it to make sense for my workloads and games, but I'd say it is a better bargain than most PCs in it's price range Used from BackMarket or FB MarketPlace.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Graphics card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gaming capable laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Fan noise
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but needs improvement
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Good laptop, great for gaming, but the fan is loud and overheats. Battery doesnt last long.
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Amazing computer great for gaming and for work haven't had any problems with it. I do recommend keeping it plugged in because the battery life kind of sucks but still great computer
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Great laptop for the price! Works great, sharp graphics, and not too bad of a keyboard. The only downside is the battery life, otherwise, wonderful product!
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Decent response time. The graphics are great for the price of the laptop. Battery isn’t the best, but can’t be mad about it because the laptop is very budget friendly
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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.
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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...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Budget Friendly Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Love the price as this was a Christmas gift for my son. It seems to have very durable construction. My only wish is that it had more storage, it only comes with 8 gigabytes and after downloading call of duty there is no more space. I have read that you can purchase additional memory for this particular model which is a huge plus! Works well for web browsing, watching YouTube and comes with co pilot. This product seems to work well for my sons needs since he is just a beginner in gaming and he can also use this laptop for school.