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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prefer a laptop that performs better for engineering tasks, 3D applications, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte A5 with its stronger graphics card and processor may be the better option despite being more expensive. However, if portability and battery life are more important, and the tasks are less intensive, the HP Victus 15 offers a better value with its lower price, though with slightly lower performance capabilities. The HP also has a slightly larger battery, which might translate to longer usage between charges compared to the Gigabyte A5. Each laptop has its own strengths, so consider what’s more important for your everyday use or specific tasks when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 is better equipped for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU compared to the HP Victus 15's RTX 3050, which provides a boost in graphical power for more demanding games and applications. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which is critical for smooth gaming experiences, but the Gigabyte's advantage in GPU performance is a key differentiator in this context.
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 stands out for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher amount of RAM which provides better multitasking and rendering capabilities; additionally, it offers better screen color coverage, important for design accuracy. The HP Victus 15, while also suitable for engineering with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and adequate RAM, is lesser in terms of GPU performance and color coverage, but it offers a somewhat more updated CPU and could be more portable given its slightly lighter weight.
Screen Quality
7.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A5 and HP Victus 15 offer pleasing visuals with sufficient resolution and brightness that make everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos engaging, but their panel types are particularly suited for vibrant and sharp images. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte A5 excels due to wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction for detailed work, whereas the HP Victus 15's fair color gamut results in less precision for color-sensitive tasks. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates on both laptops may lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, which are detriments to a high-quality gaming experience despite their acceptable resolution and panel types.
Cost
$830
$578
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the HP Victus 15 costs $578.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and ample 16GB RAM, which, combined with its high-refresh-rate IPS screen, makes it suitable for smooth general use, while its portability and battery life are moderate. In comparison, the HP Victus 15, with an Intel i5 CPU and 8GB RAM, also offers a quality screen and solid general performance; however, it prioritizes heat management and has a slightly better battery life, with a tradeoff in slightly less portability due to its weight.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
6.0/10
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 Gigabyte A5 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
7.0
7.0
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 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
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A5 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $578 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 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 | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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