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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" depends on your needs. If you're looking for higher performance, especially for gaming or intensive tasks, the HP Victus with its dedicated graphics card would be the better option. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, so it's less convenient for portability and on-the-go use. The Lenovo IdeaPad, on the other hand, is more affordable and offers a larger screen and better battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and multimedia, but it won't handle demanding applications as well as the HP. Consider which aspects—performance, price, battery life, screen size, or portability—are most important for your use case. 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 3 17"
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger screen with pleasing resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design purposes, the IdeaPad's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation, vital for professional visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad fall short due to their lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for fast-paced visual experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
6.5
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$621
$784
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $621 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 stands out for general use with its strong performance from an Intel i5 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it suitable for heavier workloads, but its portability and battery life are not as favorable as the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17". On the other hand, the IdeaPad 3 17" prioritizes a larger screen and a better battery life, making it more suitable for extended use on-the-go despite having a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 integrated GPU, which may not be ideal for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
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 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 has a higher screen refresh rate and a more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, giving it an advantage in rendering smooth visuals and detailed graphics. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a larger screen but a lower refresh rate and relies on its AMD Ryzen integrated graphics, which makes it less suited for intensive gaming but still fair enough for less demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, indicating superior processing and graphics capabilities for engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which relies on an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with integrated Vega 7 graphics.
Content Creation
7.2
7.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$621 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Victus 15
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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.
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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