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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers top-tier performance with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, and gaming. It boasts a higher resolution display, more storage, and a 2-in-1 design that allows it to double as a tablet, enhancing its versatility. However, it's on the pricey side and not as portable due to its weight. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 is more affordable and provides solid performance for general use and lighter gaming or 3D tasks with its Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, although it has less storage and a standard FHD screen. Its greater portability comes from being lighter than the ASUS, but also less powerful, which is a consideration if you're planning on heavy use. Ultimately, if you prioritize performance for demanding applications and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the ASUS is a better fit. If you value portability, cost savings, and have moderate usage needs, the HP Victus 15 is a sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in general use due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and high-quality screen with excellent colors and brightness, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks and offering a convertible design for flexibility. The HP Victus 15, while less powerful with a more modest CPU and less RAM, provides a solid screen and build quality, making it a more budget-friendly option that still covers most general use requirements effectively.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.4
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is more suitable for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher refresh rate screen, which provides smoother motion and better gameplay compared to the HP Victus 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 and lower refresh rate display. Additionally, the ROG Flow X16 has a better quality screen and a more powerful CPU, which together enhance gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.7
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality screen with better resolution and color coverage, which is essential for detailed design work. In comparison, the HP Victus 15 has a capable Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, but with less RAM and a lower screen quality, it doesn't quite reach the higher performance benchmarks of the ASUS, although it may be preferred for its slightly better portability and keyboard backlit that supports nighttime work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.7
7.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16's higher resolution and brightness make it display clearer, sharper images and text, and are more visible in various lighting conditions compared to the HP Victus 15. In tasks related to engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamut coverage means it can represent colors more accurately, which is crucial for precise work, whereas the HP's more limited color gamut might result in less accurate color representation. However, in gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the ASUS may lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, making it less suitable for fast-paced scenes than laptops designed specifically for gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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
$1,300
$677
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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