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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its powerful processor and graphics card, is well-equipped for these demands. However, you'll pay more and have a less portable device due to its larger screen size and heavier weight. On the flip side, the HP Victus 15 is more budget-friendly, offering decent power for everyday use and casual gaming with a processor and graphics card that are good, but not as high-end as the ASUS. Its smaller size and lighter weight make the HP more portable, yet it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. Consider how the balance between cost, power, portability, and intended usage align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 excels in general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, higher screen quality, longer battery life, and better portability compared to the HP Victus 15, which still provides adequate performance with a decent processor, but less memory and shorter battery life. While both laptops have adequate storage, keyboard and speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management, the Zenbook's higher-tier components and longer battery life make it very good for general use compared to the good rating of the Victus.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
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
7.9
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a high-resolution display and impressive brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate might not suit the demands of gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. The HP Victus 15, while providing an adequate display for daily activities, may fall short for engineering and design professionals who need wider color gamuts and could disappoint gamers looking for high-refresh-rate experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Cost
$1,500
$575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.4
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which supports decent gaming and 3D capabilities, while the HP Victus 15, also with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU but with a higher 6GB memory and a much higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, is better suited for smoother gameplay, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications despite some hardware limitations.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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