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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Gateway 15.6" and the HP Victus 15, consider that the Gateway offers more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and might perform smoothly for general use. However, the HP Victus 15, while costing slightly more, comes with a dedicated graphics card which makes it better for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning applications. The HP also features a higher-refresh-rate display, which makes for smoother visuals and is a bonus for gaming. If you highly value portability, the Gateway is lighter, but the tradeoff is that the HP has a sturdier build and longer battery life, making it better for extended use away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.7
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP Victus 15 is somewhat better.
The Gateway 15.6" has a fair CPU and integrated graphics, sufficient for basic engineering tasks, while the HP Victus 15 offers a more robust CPU and a dedicated GPU, improving its ability to handle more intensive design software efficiently. Additionally, the HP Victus 15 has a higher screen refresh rate and better contrast which provides a more vibrant display for engineering and design work, but is slightly heavier and less portable than the Gateway model.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gateway 15.6" offers an adequate display for general tasks given its satisfactory resolution and brightness but lacks the advanced color accuracy needed for professional engineering or design work. The HP Victus 15's screen provides a more vivid experience for general use due to a better mix of resolution, panel quality, and brightness, although it's not optimal for color-critical engineering and design applications. Both models lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in Gaming and 3D environments, and their resolution and panel types, while serviceable for general use, do not support the high-fidelity visual experience demanded by these specialized fields.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" 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.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$380
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use.
The Gateway 15.6" laptop is well-suited for general use with a balanced configuration of CPU and RAM, good screen quality, and a lightweight build for better portability, although its keyboard and heat management are considered below par. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 also offers good general use capabilities, featuring a stronger CPU and high-quality speakers and keyboard, but it has less RAM which may affect multitasking, and it is slightly heavier with a lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 15.6" is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a capable integrated GPU but a modest screen refresh rate, whereas the HP Victus 15, with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, offers a better gaming experience but may be costlier due to these enhanced features.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and Gateway 15.6" 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
6.7
7.0
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 15.6" and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 15.6" | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$380 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | 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 | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 250 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | |
Shopping
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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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