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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality display, long battery life, and performance for resource-intensive tasks like video editing, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 will serve you well. Its premium build and MacOS offer a distinct user experience. However, it is significantly more expensive and somewhat less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 is more affordable and may suffice for everyday tasks, casual gaming, and general productivity, especially on Windows 11. It is heavier and thicker, which impacts portability, and generally offers moderate performance that isn't on par with the MacBook's, so consider what's more critical for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class 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 Pro 16 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.8
7.3
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) provides superior performance with a high-quality CPU and more RAM, a brighter and higher resolution screen with excellent color coverage, which is ideal for professional work and content creation, all while offering a higher battery life and being lighter for increased portability. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, while offering good general performance and a decent screen, might be less suitable for tasks that demand peak performance and long battery life but benefits from additional features like available RAM slots and a gaming-friendly GPU, making it a more versatile choice for gaming and user upgrades.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.4
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its high-end GPU is well-suited for demanding 3D tasks and creative work, supported by a high-quality Mini LED display, but its MacOS may not support many popular games. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 is equipped with a capable Nvidia GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming, but its overall screen quality is less impressive compared to the MacBook Pro's display.
Engineering and Design
8.9
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's potent CPU and GPU combo, large quantity of high-speed RAM, and superior screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy make it excel in engineering and design. Conversely, the HP Victus 15, while offering a capable CPU and dedicated GPU, is held back by lower RAM and less impressive screen quality but gains some points for including a number pad for data entry and slightly better portability due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
8.9
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
8.9
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
9.3
6.9
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro's high-resolution and bright display offer crisp and vivid visuals, while its superior panel type ensures a wide viewing angle, making it excellent for web browsing, document editing, and multimedia consumption. Designers and engineers will appreciate the MacBook Pro's wide color gamut coverage, providing accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing, CAD work, or any color-sensitive projects. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15's display may not satisfy 3D enthusiasts or heavy gamers due to its lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes or during animation modeling.
Battery
17.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
Good
Good
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
$2,499
$650
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the HP Victus 15 costs $650.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $650 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12C) | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 18 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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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