Based on your preference for price and the comparison details, the Jumper 16" Laptop is significantly less expensive than the HP Victus 15, making it a good choice if budget is your primary concern. However, with the lower cost, you sacrifice performance as the HP Victus 15 has a better processor and graphics card, more RAM, and larger storage, which means it's well-suited for more intensive tasks like gaming, 3D work, or engineering software. The HP also has a higher refresh-rate screen which makes for smoother visuals, a benefit for gamers and media consumption. The Jumper, on the other hand, offers a larger screen size and a slightly higher resolution that could be beneficial for general use or productivity tasks where a larger display is appreciated. Portability is a bit better with the Jumper due to lower weight, and it's likely to have a lower performance impact on battery life than the HP. It's important to balance these attributes with your specific use case and decide if saving money justifies the performance tradeoffs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP Victus 15 offers a robust Intel i5 processor, ample RAM, and a high-quality Nvidia RTX graphics card, ensuring smooth performance for general use along with a better battery life; its slightly heavier build, however, affects its portability compared to the lighter Jumper 16" Laptop, which falls short with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and basic integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding tasks despite its lighter weight and larger screen.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.6/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP Victus 15 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which far exceeds the capabilities of the Intel UHD Graphics 600 in the Jumper 16" Laptop. Additionally, the higher screen refresh rate of the HP Victus 15 enhances the gaming experience compared to the Jumper's lower refresh rate, making the former more suitable for fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
5.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP Victus 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, which are essential for handling intensive tasks and complex graphical workloads. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop's weaker Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics fall short in processing power, making it less suited for such demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.2/10
5.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
7.0/10
6.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" 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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Victus 15 offers vibrant colors and sharper images suitable for everyday tasks due to its superior panel type and resolution, enhancing general use. However, for engineering and design tasks, it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precise color work. While for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate leads to less fluid motion and responsiveness, affecting the visual experience negatively compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$621
$260
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $621 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
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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