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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Pavilion 15 is more wallet-friendly, making it suitable for basic tasks with its adequate storage, decent screen size, and standard performance capabilities, emphasized by its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while usually more expensive, offers a substantial boost in performance with a more advanced processor and dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming, demanding applications, and multitasking. The Victus also boasts a higher-quality display with a sharper and more vibrant screen. However, it is heavier, which could impact its portability. If budget is a primary concern and your needs are moderate, go for the Pavilion, but if you're seeking better performance and display quality for more resource-intensive tasks, the Victus is the stronger choice despite its higher cost and reduced ease of transport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Victus 15.
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP Pavilion 15's screen may disappoint due to lower resolution and dull brightness, which affects the clarity and vibrancy needed for casual browsing or working with documents. When it comes to engineering and design, the limited color gamut coverage means colors won't be as accurate or vivid as professionals require for precise work. For gaming and 3D purposes, the screen's sluggish refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, while the resolution and panel type being less than ideal further detract from an immersive experience.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Pavilion 15 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$677
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.3
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Pavilion 15, with its efficient but modest processor and more RAM, is suitable for day-to-day tasks, enhanced by its lighter weight and longer battery life; however, it has a lower screen resolution and less vibrant screen compared to the HP Victus 15, which boasts a stronger processor and dedicated graphics card, making it also good for general use but better equipped for occasional gaming or graphic-intensive tasks. The Victus 15 is slightly heavier with slightly less battery life, which may reduce portability, but offers a higher quality display and better heat management, factors that can contribute positively to user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1366 x 768
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 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.7
4.2/10
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 HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 offers a more powerful CPU and dedicated gaming-grade GPU, crucial for engineering applications and design work that require better processing and graphics capabilities, compared to the HP Pavilion 15's weaker CPU and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.1
7.2
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and HP Pavilion 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
6.6
7.0
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
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 Pavilion 15 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Pavilion 15 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6.3/10 | 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 | 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 | |
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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