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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and streaming, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers affordability and is likely lighter and more portable. However, if you're willing to invest more for stronger performance for gaming, graphic design, or video editing, the HP Victus 15 with its more robust hardware can handle these demands but expect a heavier build and potentially shorter battery life compared to the ASUS. Consider how you'll use the laptop most often and whether performance or portability and cost is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 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 overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2
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
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a balance of portability and battery life with a lighter weight and good battery performance, suitable for on-the-go users with moderate performance needs stemming from its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics.
Gaming and AI
5.7
6.4
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with a basic AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14's less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 processor and AMD Radeon 610M graphics are not optimal for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the HP Victus 15's faster Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU deliver the necessary performance for such intensive workloads. Additionally, the HP Victus offers a larger screen and higher screen resolution, which provides better clarity and more workspace for detailed engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
6.5
7.2
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.4
7.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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.
Screen Quality
6.2
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14's screen is sufficient for tasks like web browsing and document editing due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design, its limited color gamut hampers precision in color work. Similarly, the HP Victus 15's better resolution and brightness contribute to a pleasing experience for general activities, but its color range still falls short for high-end design tasks. Neither laptop's display is optimal for 3D applications or gaming, as the refresh rates are not high enough to support smooth, fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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 Go 14 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 14 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 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 | 3.04 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.78" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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ASUS Vivobook Go 14
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
HP Victus 15
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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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