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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers superior performance ideal for demanding tasks, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with its higher-end processor and graphics card. However, it comes with a significant increase in price and is less portable due to its heavier weight. The HP Victus 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around, but with its modest processor and graphics card, it is better suited for general use rather than intensive applications. Battery life will also be a consideration, with the Dell likely offering more longevity between charges compared to the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.4
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 outmatches the HP Victus 15 for gaming and 3D because it boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, enhancing fluidity and detail in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 has a less capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 144Hz, which may lead to less smooth gameplay and graphics performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is highly suitable for engineering and design tasks, featuring a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a high-resolution IPS screen that makes it exceptional for intensive tasks but less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, with an Intel i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a standard full HD screen, offers a balance between performance and portability for less demanding engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
8.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it excellent for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, which are common in general use. For engineering and design, its ability to reproduce a wide range of colors is crucial for accurately previewing work, and this laptop stands out in this regard. However, its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming and 3D applications, which rely on smooth motion and rapid screen updates to provide an immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Victus 15 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the HP Victus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$640
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the HP Victus 15 costs $640.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 stands out for its high-performance CPU and abundant RAM, which allows for smooth multitasking and is paired with a high-quality screen, making it suitable for general use despite its heavier weight and lower battery life. The HP Victus 15, on the other hand, offers a balance suitable for general use as well, featuring a competent processor, sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, and a decent screen, while being lighter and easier to carry, albeit with somewhat lesser battery life compared to other options.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.3
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 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.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $640 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
HP Victus 15
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Rtings
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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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