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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 14 typically offers affordability and portability best suited for general use, like web browsing and document editing. If you prioritize lower cost and a compact design for easy transportation, it can be a good choice. However, the HP Victus 15, being pricier, generally provides stronger performance for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. It may have a heftier build and shorter battery life due to its powerful components. Select the HP Victus 15 for high-performance needs despite its higher price and reduced portability, or opt for the ASUS Vivobook 14 for casual use and better portability at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Considering the factors you've highlighted for each use case, the ASUS Vivobook 14 may have limitations in its resolution or brightness which can be adequate for daily tasks but falls short for more vibrant and detailed engineering work, and its lower refresh rate wouldn't suit the fast-paced visuals required in gaming or 3D rendering. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 with better overall screen quality could provide sharper and brighter images for general tasks and more color-rich experiences necessary for engineering, but still lacks the high refresh rate crucial for the smoothness in 3D applications. Neither option would be ideal for high-end gaming or professional 3D work due to their limited refresh rates, but the HP has a slight edge for general and engineering usage due to its better display features.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in general use due to its more powerful Intel i5 CPU, better gaming-capable Nvidia RTX GPU, and double the storage space, which makes it well-suited for a broader range of tasks including some gaming and heavier applications. However, it is heavier and has lower portability compared to the lighter ASUS Vivobook 14, which also offers slightly better battery life but with a less vibrant screen and less storage.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by its integrated graphics (Iris Xe) and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, whereas the HP Victus 15's dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and higher 144Hz screen refresh rate offer better performance for these tasks despite both having similar CPU power and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 for engineering and design primarily due to its more powerful Intel H-series processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which are essential for intensive tasks and complex graphics. While both have similar RAM amounts, the HP's superior CPU and GPU, along with a higher quality screen, make it more suited for demanding applications, albeit at the cost of being heavier and potentially less portable than the lighter ASUS Vivobook 14.
Content Creation
6.9
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 14 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$421 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.79" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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