Considering both laptops are similarly priced, focus on their strengths according to your needs. If you prioritize performance for tasks like gaming or intensive software applications, the HP Victus 15, often geared towards gaming with a stronger graphics card, would be more suitable. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X generally offers a balance between efficiency and battery life, making it a good choice for everyday tasks and portability. Weigh the importance of these aspects to your regular usage to determine which laptop aligns better with your requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for software development
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.9/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Victus 15’s display delivers better overall visual quality due to its higher resolution and brightness, making text clearer and multimedia more vibrant. In engineering and design, the ASUS Vivobook 15X’s display falls short on color accuracy essential for precise work due to limited coverage of key color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rate of both laptops might lead to less fluid motion, but the impact is more severe on the ASUS due to resolution and panel quality affecting clarity and visual fidelity.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X provides adequate performance with its AMD CPU and integrated GPU for everyday tasks, but its battery life is shorter and its portability score is lower compared to the HP Victus 15, making it less suitable for on-the-go usage. The HP Victus 15, on the other hand, offers better performance with an Intel CPU and discrete Nvidia GPU, which along with a higher battery capacity and better build quality, makes it a more robust option for general use despite being slightly heavier.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.4/10
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 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a moderate gaming and 3D performance due to its integrated AMD graphics, which are less powerful compared to dedicated GPUs, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz that can handle everyday tasks but may not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which provides better performance for gaming and 3D applications, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz for smoother visuals, though this might compromise battery life and increase the price.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.7/10
5.6/10
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 15X are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 is preferred for engineering and design due to its stronger Intel i5 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which offer better performance for demanding applications than the ASUS Vivobook 15X's AMD Ryzen 5 and integrated Vega graphics.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9/10
7.0/10
5.6/10
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 15X 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 15X and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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