If portability is a top priority along with a lighter device and longer battery life, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" may serve you well, especially if you prefer having a touch screen. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 generally offers more powerful graphics performance with a dedicated graphics card which is advantageous for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks. However, the HP is heavier and tends to have a shorter battery life. While the HP Victus often comes at a lower price point, the Lenovo IdeaPad brings extra RAM, potentially leading to smoother multitasking experiences. Consider your primary use-case and what attributes are most important for your daily activities to guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, making documents and media more enjoyable, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has adequate clarity but may not be as vibrant. In engineering and design, although both laptops provide fair color reproduction, the HP's higher resolution may benefit detailed work, but neither is ideal for color-sensitive tasks due to limited color gamut coverage. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short, with the HP's slightly better panel not compensating for the low refresh rates that can hinder smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$655
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $655 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 offers a balanced package for general use with a mid-range processor and dedicated graphics card, but it has moderate battery life and weighs more, making it less ideal for carrying around. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" packs a powerful processor with integrated graphics, features a longer battery life and is lighter for better portability, yet may not handle graphic-intensive tasks as well as the HP Victus 15.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.1/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.7/10
6.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15, with its more powerful Intel CPU and discrete Nvidia RTX GPU, is better equipped for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and simulation used in engineering and design, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1's integrated AMD graphics and CPU. Additionally, despite the Lenovo's advantage in being lighter and having a longer battery life, the HP's superior screen quality and color accuracy are essential for precise design work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP Victus 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
7.0/10
7.3/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development.
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 Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
Get a great deal on the HP Victus 15 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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