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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the ASUS Vivobook 16X with its more powerful processor and graphics card would be the better option despite being more expensive. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly laptop for general use or gaming with decent performance, the HP Victus 15 is a solid choice and may also offer better portability due to a slightly lighter design. Keep in mind that the ASUS offers a better display and potentially longer battery life, which might be important if you're frequently working on the go or consuming media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 16X.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz compared to the HP Victus 15, which comes with a less robust Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. While both have IPS displays for good screen quality, the stronger GPU in the ASUS provides smoother graphics rendering, which is critical for these activities, even though the refresh rate is slightly lower.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7
7.2
9.0/10
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 16X and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
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
7.3
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X's panel, with its resolution and brightness, delivers a crisp and vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits its performance in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. The HP Victus 15 offers a balance with satisfactory resolution and brightness for general use and adequate performance for engineering tasks, though its screen might not be as vivid as the Vivobook's due to lesser color accuracy. Both laptops struggle with gaming and 3D due to insufficient refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals in these high-motion environments.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$578
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,000 and the HP Victus 15 costs $578.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a robust main processor and more RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and better performance in demanding applications, complemented by its high-quality screen; it is also lighter, enhancing its portability, but with a shorter battery life.
Software Development
7.4
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16X | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $578 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 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 | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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