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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around, with adequate performance for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, thanks to its Intel i3 processor and basic integrated graphics. However, the HP Victus 15, while more expensive, offers superior performance due to its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, which are suitable for more demanding applications, including gaming, 3D work, and video editing. It also has a larger storage capacity and a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals, but it comes at the cost of reduced portability because it's heavier. If you're looking for general use and value affordability and portability, go for the ASUS Vivobook 15; if you need better performance for intensive tasks and are okay with a heavier device and higher cost, the HP Victus 15 would be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- 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
General Use
6.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.7
5.8/10
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 15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP Victus 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has an Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, which are fair for engineering and design but may struggle with more demanding tasks, whereas the HP Victus 15 comes with the more powerful Intel i5 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it better suited for these purposes. Additionally, the HP Victus has a higher battery capacity and screen refresh rate, contributing to its good performance for engineering and design, though it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook.
Content Creation
6.4
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a screen that offers adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks like browsing the web and using office applications, which is why it's fair for general use, but it lacks the advanced color gamut coverage necessary for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Victus 15, on the other hand, provides better screen brightness and sharper image quality that enhances the user experience for general tasks, yet it also falls short in color accuracy for professional design and lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D rendering and gaming. Both laptops will serve well for general activities and some creative work, but dedicated professionals and gamers may need to look for specialized screens that cater to their specific demands for color fidelity and fluid motion.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$339
$575
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $339 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
6.5
7.0
5.8/10
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 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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 15 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$339 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | 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 | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 7.9/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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Rtings
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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