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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 407 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for a 1k$

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it for someone. For a 1000$ total dollars it’s like a gift I swear. Ofc for a 1500$ regular price I can say that plastic materials and bla bla bla, but for a 1000$ you will never find even close for that machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great budget, yet powerful gaming laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little gaming laptop. Was my desktop replacement for a couple months, then my backup/guest/travel gaming pc when i built my desktop. Handles everything without issue! Build quality matches the sub-$900 price I paid so it runs loud! Unfortunately, will never find prices like these again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent for non gamers

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hp victus is great

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very nice gaming laptop for me, I can play may games smoothly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GAMING STUFF

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5 star review!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Runnability

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Victus

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Zippy New Year!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    $850 is a steal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Screen could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    If on sale under $900.00 it's a deal.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a steal of a deal!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    1st AMD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    TRASH

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    HP Victus 16.1 Great for Gamers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend