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Updated January 12, 2024·
If cost is a significant factor, the HP Victus 15 may be a better choice as it offers good value for everyday activities and some gaming at a lower price point. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) commands a higher price but provides a sleek design, potentially better build quality, longer battery life, and a more seamless experience with other Apple products. If your work involves resource-intensive tasks, the MacBook Air might deliver better performance, particularly for multimedia editing or software development within the Apple ecosystem. However, if gaming or price-to-performance ratio is a priority, the HP could serve you well, albeit with a likely sacrifice in battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a high-resolution display, with the Apple M2 processor delivering strong performance and fanless, silent operation, coupled with impressive portability due to its lightweight design and long battery life, making it ideal for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 with its Apple M2 CPU and integrated GPU performs well for engineering and design tasks thanks to its high-quality screen and silent operation, but it's less portable due to a lower battery life. The HP Victus 15, while heavier and noisier, offers a powerful Intel CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it suitable for intensive tasks, plus it has a high refresh rate screen, but falls short in display color accuracy compared to the MacBook.
Content Creation
8.0
7.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.1
7.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is very good for software development, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.9
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Air, with its high-resolution and bright display, offers vivid and sharp visuals, making it excellent for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, complemented by strong color accuracy covering a wide range of color gamuts. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications, where smooth motion is a priority. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, while acceptable for everyday tasks, may not deliver the same level of color precision for professional design work and its standard refresh rate, along with lower resolution and panel quality, might not provide the immersive experience desired by gamers and those working with 3D graphics.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP Victus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,199
$677
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,199 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Air 15, while sleek and well-designed for general use, may struggle with demanding 3D applications due to its GPU and MacOS limitations on game compatibility. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, with a dedicated gaming GPU and higher screen refresh rate, is tuned for gaming and 3D tasks but can be bulkier and may offer a different quality in screen and processing power compared to the MacBook.
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How the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.4" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 66.6 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 501 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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