The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option that is substantially less costly than the HP Victus 15, with sacrifices in storage capacity, memory, and computing power, using an Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, which are best suited for light tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. On the flip side, the HP Victus 15 costs more but comes with a more robust Intel i5 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, offering higher performance suitable for demanding applications, including 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a better display technology and larger storage space. The ASUS offers a lighter and simpler experience for everyday use, while the HP is designed for intensive tasks and likely has a shorter battery life due to its higher power consumption. Consider the ASUS if budget and basic computing are priorities or the HP if high performance and gaming are at the forefront of your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 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
5.6/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with a less powerful Celeron processor, half the RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, offers weaker performance and display compared to the HP Victus 15, which boasts a more capable i5 processor, double the RAM, and a higher-quality IPS screen. Additionally, the HP Victus 15 provides better gaming-grade graphics, more storage, and a backlit keyboard, enhancing both the work experience and entertainment value.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.4/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with limited storage and RAM, a basic Intel Celeron processor, and a lower-end integrated GPU, is not well-equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks that require strong computing power and high-quality graphics handling. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 has a much better Intel i5 processor, more storage and RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which, along with its higher-quality IPS display, make it more suitable for such intensive tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may not offer the clarity and vibrancy needed across the board due to its lower resolution and limited brightness, which is especially noticeable in general use and when detail is crucial in engineering and design. The HP Victus 15, with its higher resolution and better brightness, provides a clearer and more comfortable viewing experience for general activities and detailed engineering work, although its color accuracy may not fully satisfy professional design standards. Both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, making fast-paced visuals less smooth, though the HP's higher resolution and better panel quality give it a slight edge in this area.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$677
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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