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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, and prefer a premium build with a better display, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is an excellent choice but it is significantly pricier and less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 offers good performance at a lower price point, making it a more budget-friendly option. However, its display isn't as high-quality and it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. Consider the ASUS for its superior capabilities and the HP for its cost-effectiveness, especially for general usage and if you anticipate carrying your laptop often. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, higher RAM capacity, and superior OLED screen with better color coverage, making it ideal for precise visual tasks. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 offers a distinct advantage in graphics with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, which might edge out in certain design applications, but it has less RAM and a lower quality IPS screen.
Software Development
7.5
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.6
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, which translates into sharper images and more vivid colors for everyday tasks and professional design work, along with comprehensive color gamut coverage that is essential for accurate color reproduction in engineering and design. The HP Victus 15, while providing adequate resolution and brightness for general use, doesn't match the color fidelity required by professionals in design and engineering fields. However, neither laptop is ideal for Gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which limits smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced action or rendering.
Battery
12.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 stands out with a high-quality OLED screen, more RAM, and a strong CPU, making it a robust choice for various tasks and ensuring smooth performance; it also offers a balance between portability and battery life. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15 offers decent performance with a good IPS display and a competent CPU, but with less RAM, it may not handle multitasking as smoothly, and while slightly less portable, it's a newer option with a higher screen refresh rate which could be appealing for certain users.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a 60Hz OLED screen, offers high-quality visuals but a lower refresh rate, which could limit smooth gameplay in fast-paced games. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 includes a similar class GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3050, but with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz on its IPS display, providing a more fluid visual experience in gaming and 3D applications despite potentially lower screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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 Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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