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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1133 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the Victus 15.6" laptop's strong performance and good graphics capabilities for its price point. Many appreciate the option to upgrade the RAM, but some users mention that the battery life could be improved and that the screen brightness may not be sufficient in all situations. Additional feedback points to the build quality as decent and the weight as manageable. While some find the fan noise noticeable, others report that the laptop does not overheat excessively.

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    Graphics, Performance, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Solid Performer for Gaming and More!

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

    I recently had the opportunity to try out the HP Victus Gaming Laptop, equipped with an Intel Core i5 13th generation processor and an RTX 3050 graphics card. Here's my review: Performance (9/10): The combination of the i5 13th gen processor and the RTX 3050 GPU is truly impressive. This laptop handles modern games with ease, allowing me to maximize graphics settings without any slowdown. It's not limited to gaming – this machine also excels in tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. Design and Build (8/10): The laptop features a sleek, minimalist design that's both aesthetically pleasing and versatile. It strikes a balance between gaming aesthetics and professional use. The build quality is robust, although it's slightly on the heavier side. The addition of an RGB backlit keyboard adds to the overall appeal. Display (8.5/10): The laptop's display hits the sweet spot for a gaming laptop. The 15.6-inch screen with a high refresh rate ensures smooth and vibrant gameplay. It also offers accurate colors, making it suitable for both work and entertainment. Portability (7/10): While not the most lightweight laptop, it remains reasonably manageable. Its battery life, while decent, may not last an entire day of intensive use. This laptop leans more towards being a desktop replacement. Connectivity (9/10): The laptop is well-equipped with a variety of ports, including USB-C, multiple USB-A, HDMI, and an SD card reader. This extensive connectivity enhances its versatility for connecting various peripherals. Price (8/10): Considering the level of performance it delivers, the price is quite reasonable. You're getting a powerful gaming laptop without an exorbitant price tag. Overall (8.5/10): The HP Victus Gaming Laptop, featuring the i5 13th gen processor and RTX 3050, is a versatile machine. It's an excellent choice for gamers seeking high performance without the hefty price. Furthermore, it doubles as a reliable workhorse for professionals requiring extra computing power. While not the most portable option, it strikes an ideal balance between performance and affordability. In summary, I'm thoroughly impressed with this laptop's performance and adaptability. If you're in the market for a dependable gaming laptop, the HP Victus should certainly be on your radar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Performance, Ram
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget laptop

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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.

    I recently got my hands on the HP Victus laptop, and I've got to say, I'm pretty impressed. First off, the performance is top-notch. With its powerful processor and ample RAM, this laptop breezes through tasks, whether I'm multitasking, gaming, or editing videos. Not only does it pack a punch in terms of performance, but it also looks sleek and modern. The slim design and vibrant color options make it a standout among other laptops. Plus, the backlit keyboard adds a cool aesthetic touch while being practical for late-night typing sessions. The display is crisp and vibrant, perfect for binge-watching my favorite shows or immersing myself in gaming adventures. The fast refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, making the overall experience highly enjoyable. One thing that pleasantly surprised me is the battery life. I can easily get through a day of work or classes without worrying about constantly plugging in. It keeps up with my demanding usage, which is a huge plus for an on-the-go lifestyle. The only minor drawback I found is that the fan can get a bit loud when the laptop is under heavy load, but it's not a deal-breaker for me considering the overall performance and value this laptop offers. All in all, the HP Victus laptop is a solid choice for gamers like me who need a powerful and stylish device for work, entertainment, and gaming. It ticks all the right boxes and delivers a great user experience. Thumbs up from me! Hope you find this review helpful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Performance, Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for a $700 laptop

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

    I recently purchased the HP Victus and I couldn't be happier with my decision. This laptop has truly exceeded my expectations in every way, making it an excellent choice for gamers and productivity enthusiasts alike. First and foremost, the performance of this laptop is outstanding. The Intel Core i5 processor combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card ensures that all my gaming needs are met with ease. Whether I'm playing the latest AAA titles or running resource-intensive applications, this laptop handles them effortlessly, providing smooth and lag-free performance. The 144Hz Full HD display is a game-changer, delivering stunning visuals with vibrant colors and incredible clarity. Gaming and watching movies have never been so immersive! The 8GB of memory and 512GB SSD are a perfect combination for quick load times and efficient multitasking. I've had no issues running multiple applications simultaneously, and the SSD ensures that everything loads in a flash. It's a significant improvement over traditional hard drives and makes a noticeable difference in overall system speed. The laptop's cooling system does an excellent job of keeping temperatures in check, so I never have to worry about overheating. Portability is another strong suit of this laptop. It's relatively lightweight and slim, making it easy to carry around, whether I'm heading to a friend's place for a LAN party or taking it to work for some on-the-go productivity. Furthermore, the battery life on this laptop is surprisingly good, considering its gaming prowess. I can get several hours of use on a single charge, which is impressive for a gaming laptop of this caliber. In conclusion, the HP Victus has been a fantastic addition to my tech arsenal. Its impressive performance, stunning display, and sleek design make it a top choice for gamers and professionals alike. If you're in the market for a gaming laptop that offers excellent value for your money, I highly recommend giving the HP Victus a try.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Solid Performer at Black Friday Prices.

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

    The value for the money is impressive! That being said, I picked this up during Black Friday, and got it at a very discounted price. Would I pay full price? Probably not honestly. I would pick up the newer varient for about the same price. The processor is very strong and quick, and the RTX 3050 is good enough for most of my light gaming duty tasks. I installed 32gb of RAM before it was fired up the first time, just for my piece of mind. It was a cheap upgrade. Installing said upgrade was about as difficult as I'd expect, removal of the back cover plate. The screen is crisp, and nice. 144hz. With the RTX 3050, you probably wont see 144 frames consistantly honestly, but the frames it does produce come across smooth without tearing even as rates bounce around. It produces quite a substantial amount of heat under full load (while plugged in). A cooling desk would be recommended. I dont believe in "its designed that way so its good". I was seeing thermal throttling, which is never good for anything. I love the finish of this product, although it is annoying difficult to keep clean. The battery life is atrocious, but thats obvious with any gaming tier laptop (read: with a GPU). The cpu/gpu package consumes so much power that there just isnt enough battery in the world to keep it charged long. If you dont game, and just browse the web and such, youll get a solid 3 - 4 hours out of the battery. All in all, its a pretty good laptop. It has the drawbacks of putting performance in a laptop, which is to be expected. Outside of that, it performs well, the battery lasts a reasonable amount of time if you dont game, and it multitasks like a champion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life, Fan noise, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this laptop!

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

    So far I am loving this laptop!! Can easily run games like overwatch, valorant, and genshin. When in gaming the laptop does get a lil warm, but not hot. The fans do make noise, but it literally sounds as if you had your fan on in your room. When gaming the fans also switch speed sometimes. So itll go from being quiet to loud suddenly. When im doing school work like using google docs, or just google, the laptop is quiet and makes no noise. Overall for the price I am quite happy. Only downside I guess would be the space. And upgrade the ram if you can. Battery life isnt the all time best, but gaming laptops arent known for thier battery life. It does charge fast though, and if im just using it for simple things like school work i do get a few hours. Definetely recommend this laptop.

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

    Awesome laptop!

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

    Very good laptops! I really liked. I used for college (studying an engineering) and personal projects.

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

    Bang for your buck

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

    Build quality is actually great for the price, dont listen to what random YouTubers say about it its actually good, the performance is solid right out the box no problems running Fortnite or Apex on med settings, i upgraded the ram to 32gb from the original 8, easy upgrade, my only concern with the laptop is the lack of storage upgrades besides that no problems. I'd recommend to friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good for gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Laptop is really good for a more budget friendly low mid tier desktop. Its best when used plugged in. Also being able to upgrade the ram is useful i went with 32gb its best to get 16 or 32gb. 16gb for just working. 32gb for coding, gaming, editing. Since it uses more memory. Performance is really good. Sometimes some games can make it a bit too loud since its rather not the newer cores and whatnot given its all small to fit in a laptop. So if your playing mid demanding games alot its your type. For high demanding you could but can get loud/ hot for extended use. Battery life is a little bad but since it has more power demanding parts it makes sense. Overall really good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise, Screen brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nicely Built Laptop

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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.

    Overall very impressed by build quality. The cpu is the newest generation i5 and the rtx 3050 reasonable at this price range. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the laptop feels and they really nailed the keyboard. The cooling system looks very elegantly designed and I love the considerations put into airflow. I did find the 250 nit screen brightness left more to be desired even indoors but at 144hz and the price point it’s hard to gripe about. One grievance I have though is the fans have a slight whistle when the fans are on. It can be mostly avoided by turning off “Fan Always On” in bios but it is an issue I’m hearing about from others that have bought this laptop as well.

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

    Great gaming laptop for the price

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

    I bought this for $550 when it was on sale during black Friday and it’s an absolute steal at that price. It plays any game I want at 1080p with high/ultra settings and get 30-60 fps easily. I also use this laptop for game development in Unity and it is amazing for that as well. I recommend buying another ram stick for $20 to upgrade it to 16GB of ram at least since 8GB is a bit low nowadays. The only cons I can think if are that the usb ports and aux port are quite stiff, and I don’t like that the power button is placed in the middle of the keys near the top of the keyboard. I prefer when the power button is isolated to the far edge of the laptop. I also wish it would have included a second ssd slot to add more storage, but with the USB-C port you can buy an external SSD and that should do the trick too. Overall, great laptop if you can get it for less than $600, best deal you’re going to find at the moment.

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

    A fine machine.

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

    Serving me well. I don’t use it a ton but the high refresh rate screen is nice to have. I don’t love how heavy it is (5 lbs) and a nitpick I have about the keyboard is that the lights mostly bleed through the edges and are quite bright and harsh on the eyes at about a 45 degree viewing angle, but viewing it from above its fine. But this thing has an HDMI out, numerous USBs, and it runs games alright. Any intensive games will need to be played at low settings, and smaller indie games can be played from medium to high. This thing is classy, and worth the price point of 500$ or below if you are in the market for something a little beefy at the cost of weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Battery life, Fan noise

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Most worth

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

    I love it a lot it is very nice for light gaming probably could handle more than I want to use it for but modded Minecraft, lethal company, and overwatch (on high/ultra settings) run perfect on it I wish I found this before my pc because I use my pc as a stream pc and my laptop runs the game I stream now, it gets a little loud and sometimes a bit hot as you would expect battery is kind of sad in my opinion sometimes it will die if it’s unplugged for a day or two even without use but it is definitely worth how much it is

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing laptop

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

    I have this laptop for over an year now still running like it’s brand new if you want to play games like gta,fc25,call of duty etc on high graphics I recommend to a 16gb ram stick to the 8.

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

    Really great!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great! It has good graphics and runs smoothly for the most part. I am not an expert by any means. The only thing is that sometimes the wifi option just disappears and you have to hard restart the computer which took me forever to figure out. Ignore the stickers in the picture, I’ve had it for a year now!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High Gaming Experience!

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

    Oh my goodness, let me tell you about this HP laptop – it's an absolute gaming beast! Seriously, I've never experienced such speed and performance while gaming before. Whether I'm battling it out in the latest FPS or exploring vast open worlds, this laptop handles everything like a champ. The graphics are insanely crisp, and the gameplay is buttery smooth. Plus, with its powerful processor, there's no lag or stuttering whatsoever. It's like I've got a gaming rig packed into this sleek, portable package. HP really knocked it out of the park with this one – gaming has never been this fast and fun!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Victus Life

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop is awesome. You’re going to need more space though to play video games. I had to get another ram stick to have the space available for my steam games. Nvidia & Intel got the graphics going crazy. It runs really quickly.

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

    Best budget gaming laptop!!!

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

    At the price point on which I buyed for 550 usd, I think its the best find you can ask for. Rtx 3050, not very heavy, good for gaming and programming, great for movies and streaming. Overall a solid laptop with no better competition at the price of 550usd. Great find and anyone looking for gaming laptop without breaking the bank, should consider this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Ram

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Performance memory and ram

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

    It's a smooth laptop might just have to increase the ram and memory after a while it's been over a year I have been using it it's good for gaming on good quality output

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

    Perfect 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.

    The HP Victus 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop is an excellent choice for gamers and users looking for solid performance at a reasonable price. Equipped with an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 8GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, this laptop handles games and intensive tasks with ease. Its Full HD 144Hz screen offers a smooth and vibrant visual experience. Additionally, its 512GB SSD storage ensures fast load times and overall agile performance. Overall, the HP Victus combines power and portability, making it a very attractive choice for those seeking a balanced gaming and productivity experience.

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

    New gaming laptop

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

    Great for a beginners laptop. Easy to use and set up. The graphics and speakers are good. The batter life is ok but my other HP is better. I habe enjoyed the Victus to play onlune games and for rpg games. Its been great!

    I would recommend this to a friend