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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers high performance with a top-tier processor and graphics card, better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D applications, machine learning, and high-end gaming. It also has a higher resolution and faster refresh rate screen, which is beneficial for smoother visuals in fast-paced games and detailed work. However, it’s heavier and slightly larger, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 is more affordable with moderate performance that handles general use and some lighter gaming. It’s lighter and more portable, but with a lower capacity battery and less powerful hardware, it's not as well-equipped for demanding tasks. Choose the Gigabyte if high performance is a priority and you're okay with less portability and a higher price, or opt for the HP if you prefer a more budget-friendly option for everyday use and casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15X.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for general use due, in part, to its high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, and superior screen quality, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life than some might prefer. The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, offering decent processing power and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, a high-quality IPS display, better portability, and longer battery life compared to the Aorus 15X, but it falls short in screen resolution and overall performance.
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.4
8.9/10
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
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it excellent for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the HP Victus 15's more moderate GPU strength and lower refresh rate mean it can handle gaming and 3D tasks but won't perform as impressively.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.0
7.2
9.9/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
7.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels with its high-resolution and bright display, providing crisp and vibrant visuals, whereas the HP Victus 15, while still offering a good display, may not be as sharp or as bright. In engineering and design, the Aorus 15X's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, an advantage over the Victus 15, whose color spectrum might not be as comprehensive. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Aorus 15X can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates, despite the Victus 15 also falling short in this aspect.
Cost
$1,600
$677
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 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 | 301 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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