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Updated March 22, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you need a high-end, versatile laptop with a focus on portability and touchscreen capabilities, the HP Spectre x360 14 is an excellent choice, particularly for general use and productivity on the go; however, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that can handle demanding tasks like gaming or intensive applications, the HP Victus 15 offers stronger performance in those areas but sacrifices some portability and battery life due to its larger size and focus on power over efficiency. Choose the Spectre for a sleek, all-rounder with a premium build, and the Victus for more raw power and a gaming-friendly system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.7
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its higher-quality CPU and RAM, excels in demanding tasks and multitasking, and it offers a superior screen for vivid visuals, all in a lightweight design with long battery life, making it very good for a range of general uses. The HP Victus 15, while offering respectable general performance, trades some portability and battery life for a cost-effective solution, with satisfactory storage, keyboard, and speakers, but may run louder and warmer during heavy use.
Engineering and Design
8.4
6.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a superior combination of a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, alongside a high-resolution screen which makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; the HP Victus 15, while still capable for such tasks, balances performance with other factors like a quality keyboard and less operating noise, though with some compromise in portability and speaker quality. Both provide the necessary computing power and display clarity for engineering and design, but the Spectre x360 14 stands out for those who prioritize top-notch screen quality and overall performance.
Content Creation
8.7
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 14 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
8.4
7.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
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
8.6
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant, high-resolution display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers an excellent screen that's bright and clear. For engineering and design work, this same laptop shines, with a wide color gamut ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed projects. However, if your main focus is gaming or working with 3D graphics, the HP Victus 15 may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion, though it still provides decent screen quality for less intensive general use and design tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the HP Victus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,630
$575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.8
6.4
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 14, while offering versatility as a 2-in-1 with a quality screen, is limited in gaming and 3D tasks due to its less powerful integrated graphics and standard screen refresh rate. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, built with a dedicated GPU and a higher refresh rate display, offers a better experience for such tasks, yet compromises slightly with a less premium CPU and screen when compared to the Spectre.
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How the HP Spectre x360 14 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 14 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,630 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.45 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.68" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 68 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 2160p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Rami Tabari | February 2024
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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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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