Customer Ratings & Reviews

After 3 weeks of using, it's slowing down like I've had it for years. That's with me downloading one game to test out the graphics (COD:BO6). I played one day for about 2 hours and the rest of the past weeks I used it for editing videos. The battery is terrible it does withing 2 hours of a full charged and that's me browsing and editing a short 3 minute video. The display is pretty dim too even at max brightness.

I had a great experience using this laptop. It performs well and the graphics are awesome. I can play almost any game on it.

This laptop is great, it runs most of the games well over 120 fps and I’ve experienced it, it has a lot of things that were worth the price like the 4070 it has. This laptop is pretty good for all things you can do with it.

A great laptop but again its gaming so has its own drawbacks worth it for $850 had compared it to Lenovo loq but found it better 4070 is a 4070

I love this gaming PC, very good quality, absolutely play any games without any problem

Works great, totally recommend for this price"900$" Also recommend to buy a 32 gb ram and replace for better quality, and memory card. Love this laptop

Great laptop. Able to run demanding games like call of duty with high quality and fps.

Very nice laptop!! I use it for VFX and it runs amazing.

Nice, well-built laptop with great graphics for a phenomenal price.

I bought this under discount, which is well below the avg price for any gaming laptop with RTX 4070.

I enjoyed this product when it was heavily discounted to 850, for that price point it can’t be beat the only main drawback I found with this device, is the keyboard. Everything feels crammed and trying to type youll never know what key youre going to hit

I will be directly comparing this to the Asus G16 4070 i7 (Non OLED) which is what my gf bought last month. To summarize, the Asus is overall prettier, and the HP has a more powerful processor and better ventilation. For the gamers out there, you are looking at 30-80 more fps with the HP depending on the game. 70c at max gpu load, and idles around 35c. 45c while watching Youtube 4k 60fps. +5c-10cfor the CPU. For reference, you're looking at 250+fps with Rainbow Six Siege on max settings (32gb ram). Both laptops are amazing deals. Here are the things I dislike about the HP Victus. Number one is the size of the power adapter. It is larger and heavier than the Asus'. Second is the location of the power jack and the majority of the USB inputs. They're on the right side, where I use my mouse...why. Lastly, it has no secondary storage. Oh, and if it matters to anyone, HP does the absolute minimum when it comes to packaging. The laptop is sandwiched between 2 thin and soft egg cartons. I highly recommend buying it from the physical store because if you buy it online, they will be shipped via OnTrac. Anyway, the reviews here got me worried about the quality of screen and keyboard. They're totally fine. The screen quality is typical of a 300 nit IPS panel and the keyboard is normally spaced. The keys don't wiggle around. They press nicely. The speakers are plenty loud and not tinny. They sound better than the TUF lineup from Asus. The only real bloatwares I found preinstalled were McAfee softwares and they were very easy to uninstall. I was pleasantly surprised with the OMEN app and the stock HP apps. They're actually useful and don't hog resources. I don't know what else to say. This will run anything. It's not stunning but it's also not ugly. I think the biggest weakness of this laptop is the battery life. On eco mode, you're only looking at 5-7hrs of use. Regardless, even at $1299 this would be a great deal. I bought mine on sale for $899. I still can't believe it. Like everyone said, this thing is a beast.

Not so thick, silent and cool very handsome machine. But backlight bleeding is very visible like many IPS panels

GARBAGE. THE SCREEN FAILED TWICE IT WOULDNT RECEIVE POWER AND I RETURNED IT. I GOT A SECOUND REPLACEMENT AND NOW IT DOESNT HOLD CHARGE AND GIVES ME RANDOM CODES AND ITS OUT OF WARRANTY. I JUST BOUGHT IN MARCH 2025 LASTED UNTIL OCTOBER 2025 BEEN GOING BACk AND FORTH TO BESTBUY WITH NO LUCK. I BOUGHT WITH BESTBUY CREDIT CARD.

Not bad if you get it on sale. not groundbreaking, and it's only 1080p for screen, little hard drive.

Open box near perfect condition for 700 dollars, i dont think there is a need to say anything else.

Item is good so far only been using it for a week. This is my first time with an AMD processor.

The HP Victus 16.1" Gaming Laptop is a mixed bag in the best way possible—it delivers a lot of power for the price, but you’ll need to accept a few compromises. After spending some time with it, here’s what stood out to me: Powerful Performance, With Some Heat This laptop doesn’t hold back when it comes to power. The AMD Ryzen 7-8845HS processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM make for a solid team, and the RTX 4070 is the star here. It handles demanding games like Red Dead Redemption 2 without a hitch, even at higher settings. I noticed some heat buildup after an hour of gaming, though, which makes the fans kick in. They get a bit loud, but they’re effective—I never had any issues with thermal throttling or frame drops, which is what matters most. Minimalist Design and a Comfortable Keyboard One thing I really like is the laptop’s design. It’s simple and understated, with a matte finish that doesn’t scream “gamer.” The keyboard is a highlight for me—it’s surprisingly comfortable and feels well-built for both work and play. I’ve typed up long documents and spent hours gaming without fatigue, and the backlighting is subtle and helpful. However, the trackpad feels a bit cheap and doesn’t always register my gestures as smoothly as I’d like, so I stick to a mouse. A Fairly Average Display The display is where things get a bit underwhelming. It’s a 1080p panel, and while it’s fine for most gaming, the colors are on the dull side. Watching movies or playing games like Spider-Man looks decent, but the vibrancy just isn’t there if you’re coming from a higher-quality screen. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if you’re a display snob, you might feel the difference. Storage Is Tight, and Battery Life is Predictable The 512GB SSD isn’t quite enough for my needs. After installing a few large games and applications, I quickly found myself running out of space. Upgrading storage is possible, but out-of-the-box, it’s limited. Battery life is predictable for a gaming laptop—it’s around 4 hours for light tasks, but heavy gaming cuts it down to about 1.5 hours. I use it plugged in 90% of the time, so it’s not a huge inconvenience, but if you need a laptop with strong battery life, you might want to look elsewhere. Things I Liked: Strong Gaming Performance: The RTX 4070 handles demanding games easily, and the Ryzen 7 makes multitasking smooth. Comfortable Typing Experience: The keyboard is a joy to use—responsive and comfortable, making it great for both work and play. Simple, Professional Design: It looks great on a desk and doesn’t have the aggressive gamer aesthetic, which is a plus for me. Things That Fell Short: Underwhelming Display: It’s serviceable, but colors don’t pop. It’s fine for gaming, but not ideal for media editing or anything color-sensitive. Limited Out-of-the-Box Storage: 512GB fills up fast with modern games, so expect to upgrade if you’re a heavy user. Fan Noise: It’s noticeable during heavy gaming, though it keeps the laptop cool enough to avoid performance drops. Overall Impressions The HP Victus 16.1" Gaming Laptop is an excellent mid-range gaming machine if you prioritize performance over flashy features. It’s reliable for gaming and everyday use, but if you’re looking for long battery life or a stunning display, you might need to consider alternatives. For me, it’s a solid gaming laptop that delivers where it counts—speed and gaming capability.

Computer is great so far but Bestbuy is an extremely dishonest vendor and I won't be buying from them again. They advertise a 2 year warranty on this laptop on the page but HP only covers one year and will tell you to buy their protection for $300, it's disgusting that they're allowed to get away with this.

✅ Pros 1. Strong gaming and general performance The Ryzen 7-8845HS + RTX 4070 chipset is capable of handling demanding AAA games at 1080p (and decent settings at higher resolutions) with good frame rates. Users report smooth performance, minimal stutters, and good multitasking ability. In reviews, the laptop is praised for being a “great gaming laptop for the price.” 2. Upgradeable components RAM and SSD are user-replaceable / upgradeable in many cases, giving you room to expand later. Some users already swap in larger SSDs or more RAM to boost performance. 3. Decent battery life for a gaming laptop (in light use) In non-gaming use, reviewers got decent results (e.g. ~6+ hours) for web browsing, standard tasks. Though battery life under heavy gaming is much shorter (as expected). 4. Port selection & features It offers a healthy set of ports (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet) to support external displays, peripherals, etc. Good keyboard and trackpad experience (keyboard is often cited as comfortable) 5. Value (performance per dollar) especially on discount When discounted (e.g. Best Buy deals), it’s considered a strong value for what you get. Many user reviewers say it's “a steal” at the price point. --- ⚠️ Cons / Trade-offs 1. Display quality is weak / underwhelming in some cases The base display is 1080p (Full HD) at 144 Hz, which is fine for many games—but reviewers note the color / contrast / panel quality is lacking. Some ghosting / slow response times in the 144 Hz panel, and no support for variable refresh (VRR) is a downside. In darker / low-light viewing, contrast / blacks may look washed out. 2. Fan noise / thermal / heat issues under load Under gaming or heavy load, the laptop can get hot and fans become loud. Some users note heat buildup and that the cooling is effective but audible. 3. Battery life is poor under gaming / heavy use As expected, when gaming or running demanding tasks, battery drains fast (1–2 hours or less). This is a common trade-off for gaming laptops; you’ll generally need to keep it plugged in for highest performance. 4. 512 GB SSD may be limiting For modern games (many of which are large in size) the included 512 GB may fill up quickly. Many users upgrade it. 5. Build / portability trade-offs It is somewhat bulky and heavy (for a laptop) to carry around regularly. The hinge / lid may flex a bit or have some wobble according to some reviews. In user reviews, some wished the display resolution was higher or that more premium panels were used. 6. Bloatware / software overhead Some users complain