The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers better display quality with its OLED screen which is favorable for tasks that benefit from vibrant colors and contrast, like photo editing or media consumption. It also has a more portable form factor and longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use. The HP Victus 15, while typically less expensive and equipped with a dedicated RTX 3050 graphics card, provides higher performance for 3D applications, machine learning, or gaming, but it's larger and heavier which might limit its portability. Ultimately, if premium display and portability are priorities, and the higher price is acceptable, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is an excellent choice. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option with sufficient power for demanding tasks, despite being less portable, the HP Victus 15 is a compelling alternative. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU, and high-quality 14-inch display, making it a premium choice for demanding tasks while remaining fairly portable. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, though slightly less portable due to its larger size, is also suitable for such tasks with its capable Intel i5 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and larger 15.6-inch screen, offering a good balance between performance and cost.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.9/10
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 14X 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 Zenbook 14X offers a combination of high resolution and excellent color coverage, which appeals to engineers and designers needing precision and detail for their work. In contrast, while the HP Victus 15 provides satisfactory sharpness and color for everyday tasks, its lower color accuracy makes it less ideal for professional design applications. Neither laptop excels in gaming or 3D tasks, however, due to their screens' limited refresh rates, which don't support the smooth visuals preferred in those activities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the HP Victus 15 costs $650.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is ideal for general use with its high-quality OLED screen, lightweight and slim design for portability, and a solid processor and enough RAM to handle everyday tasks smoothly. The HP Victus 15 also serves well for general use with a larger screen and powerful graphics, providing good performance and a balance of features, albeit with a heavier build and slightly lower battery life that may affect its ease of transport.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.4/10
3.9/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a fair gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia MX550 GPU and a high 90Hz OLED screen, although it is less powerful than some dedicated gaming laptops. The HP Victus 15 also provides fair performance with a more gaming-oriented Nvidia RTX 3050 and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate but has a standard IPS panel which may not provide the same color depth and contrast as the OLED display on the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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