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Updated January 12, 2024·
To determine the best laptop for your needs, consider your daily tasks and priorities. The HP 14" laptop, being more affordable and smaller, is likely easier to carry around, making it better for travel or for those who prefer a more compact device. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15, though more expensive, usually offers better performance due to more powerful hardware; this could be advantageous for gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive applications. Its larger screen size may also be appealing for those who prefer a bigger display for work or entertainment. If battery life is crucial for you, typically smaller laptops like the HP 14" have longer battery life due to less power-consuming components, whereas the HP Victus 15 might drain faster. Choose the HP 14" for a balance of cost, portability, and battery life or the HP Victus 15 for enhanced performance and a larger screen, keeping in mind the increased cost and potentially shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop offers moderate portability and battery life with fair screen quality, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some multimedia use with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 7 GPU. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15 provides more storage and a stronger CPU with the Intel i5-13420H and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, as well as a better-quality keyboard and speakers, though it is less portable and offers shorter battery life, making it a better fit for more demanding applications and some gaming.
Gaming and AI
5.8
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop, with its moderate GPU and standard screen refresh rate, performs adequately for casual gaming and 3D applications, but may struggle with demanding tasks. The HP Victus 15, having a more capable GPU and higher refresh rate, provides a smoother and more immersive experience for gaming and 3D projects, but keep in mind that both models have CPUs and screen qualities that are sufficient, but not top-of-the-line, for these purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.0
6.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP Victus 15 is somewhat better.
The HP 14" Laptop with an AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics is considered fair for engineering and design due to its modest processing and graphics capabilities, but is more portable with a lighter weight and smaller size compared to the HP Victus 15. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, equipped with a more robust Intel CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers better performance suitable for more demanding engineering and graphic design workloads, though it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP 14" Laptop, with its adequate resolution and brightness, provides a clear and vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it may lack the wider color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work. The HP Victus 15's higher quality display offers better color reproduction and brightness, enhancing the experience for general use and more demanding applications like photo editing or CAD, although still not optimal for engineering due to limited color gamuts. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D design as both have lower refresh rates, meaning less fluid motion and responsiveness, which are crucial for these applications.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.4
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
7.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
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 HP 14" Laptop 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.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 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 | 265 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | |
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Consumer Reports
Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 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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