The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers stronger multitasking capabilities with more memory and a processor well-suited for general use and multitasking. However, the HP Victus 15, while less expensive, has a dedicated graphics card that better supports 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, along with a higher refresh rate screen which is great for fast-paced games. The Vivobook excels in battery life making it more suitable for working on the go, but the Victus provides more graphical power at the cost of being heavier, which may affect portability. Consider the Vivobook for productivity and longer use away from a power source, and the Victus for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good for engineering and design
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 offers a crisper and brighter display, providing a more comfortable and versatile viewing experience for everyday tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which may have less vibrant colors and dimmer brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, while both laptops may cover the basic needs, the HP Victus 15 likely has better color accuracy, which is crucial for professionals who require precise color representation for their work. As for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to poor refresh rates, but the ASUS may further struggle with graphics-intensive tasks due to its fair screen quality, affecting both resolution and panel type.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$908
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and 16GB of RAM, making it responsive for a variety of general-use tasks, complemented with a high-capacity battery and above-average portability, which enhance its user convenience. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15, with an Intel CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, offers solid CPU performance and better suitability for graphics-related tasks, albeit with less RAM and a shorter battery life, which may require more frequent charging, and it’s slightly less portable due to a heavier build. Both laptops have high-quality IPS screens with similar sharpness and color coverage, adequate for everyday usage.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.4/10
3.7/10
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 S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a lower screen refresh rate and uses integrated graphics, leading to modest gaming and 3D capabilities, while the HP Victus 15 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which typically provides better performance for gaming and 3D applications, but may also result in a shorter battery life due to higher power consumption.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its ample RAM and a solid CPU, provides smooth performance for engineering software, while its integrated GPU supports light design work but may not handle intensive 3D tasks effectively. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, despite having less RAM, features a robust dedicated GPU which excels in handling complex 3D models and engineering simulations, but it trades off some portability due to its heavier build.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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