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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Asus Vivobook 16 and the HP Victus 15, consider the following: If you prioritize a larger screen and potentially more vivid display for tasks such as editing photos or videos, the Asus may suit you better. However, the HP Victus 15 is often favored for gaming and heavier processing tasks due to its powerful graphics capabilities. While the Asus may be slightly pricier, it also typically offers a sleeker design and is lighter, making it more portable for on-the-go use. The HP may have the edge in battery life, which is important if you have limited access to power outlets during your day. Determine which aspects—display size, portability, graphics performance, or battery life—are most critical for your daily needs to make the best choice for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vivid and sharp display for everyday tasks like web browsing and watching videos, the HP Victus 15 offers a good quality screen with sufficient resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the Vivobook 16 provides a fair option, but may not cover the wider color gamuts as extensively as other specialized laptops. When it comes to 3D work or gaming, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, but they can manage basic tasks at moderate resolutions.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$660
$621
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $660 and the HP Victus 15 costs $621.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 boasts a larger screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, more RAM for better multitasking, and solid battery life, making it suitable for varied general use; whereas the HP Victus 15 has a stronger GPU and higher refresh rate display, catering to those with a leaning towards gaming or graphic-intensive tasks but offers less portability due to its heavier weight and lower battery runtime.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 uses an integrated GPU suitable for light gaming and supports basic 3D tasks, but with its lower screen refresh rate, it's not ideal for fast-paced games, whereas the HP Victus 15 comes with a dedicated Nvidia GPU that's better for gaming and can handle 3D applications more smoothly, and offers a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for responsiveness in games.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and ample RAM and storage, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. The HP Victus 15 has a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a high refresh rate screen, enhancing its capabilities for engineering software and design applications that benefit from strong graphics processing.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Victus 15 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
7.3
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development.
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 16 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 16 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$660 | $621 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
HP Victus 15
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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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