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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the HP Victus 15, consider that while the ASUS is significantly less expensive, the HP Victus 15 has a better graphics card which can be important for gaming or intensive graphics tasks. The ASUS Zenbook offers an OLED screen which typically provides better color and contrast, it is lighter and thus more portable. The HP Victus has a larger screen and higher refresh rate which is favorable for gaming. If long battery life is crucial, the ASUS Zenbook is likely a better pick. For general use with cost-saving in mind, the ASUS is a solid option, while the HP Victus suits those needing better gaming or performance capabilities but at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's display, with its higher resolution and brightness, makes for a crisper and more vibrant viewing experience that's suitable for general tasks, as well as precise color work required in engineering and design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion compared to displays designed for these purposes. In contrast, the HP Victus 15's adequate resolution and brightness offer a decent experience for general use and some level of detail for design work, but again, its slower refresh rate hinders high-performance gaming and smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$622
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Victus 15 costs $622.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers excellent screen quality with its OLED display, higher resolution, and larger color coverage, making it suitable for tasks requiring accurate colors, but it has a smaller storage capacity and lower battery life. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 has a larger screen and more storage, better suited for media and multi-tasking, but its IPS display has lower color accuracy and brightness, which might not be ideal for color-critical work.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has an integrated GPU suitable for casual gaming and a high-resolution OLED display with a moderate refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and sharp images, but less optimal for fast-paced games due to the average refresh rate. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which is more powerful for gaming and 3D tasks, and a higher refresh rate screen, which is beneficial for smoother gameplay, but it has a lower screen resolution and color quality compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-resolution OLED screen and Iris Xe graphics, is tailored for design work that demands color accuracy and crisp visuals, while its counterpart, the HP Victus 15, utilizes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it more suitable for engineering tasks that require robust graphical processing power.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Victus 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 Zenbook 14 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $622 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | 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 | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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