The HP Victus 15, while typically slightly less expensive, has a more powerful dedicated graphics card which makes it a better option for gaming or graphic-intensive tasks but is heavier and has a larger footprint, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with more memory and an enhanced screen resolution and aspect ratio for a slightly higher price, could be more suitable for productivity tasks and offers a more portable design. Both have comparable storage capabilities and processors, but you'll find the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i more geared towards mobility and constant use, whereas the HP Victus 15 is tailored towards performance-driven activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for engineering and design
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen for content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant display and work in fields like engineering or design, you might favor the HP Victus 15 for its superior ability to reproduce colors accurately, but gamers will find its lower refresh rate less than ideal for fast-paced games. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with its fair screen quality across various uses, offers a balanced viewing experience for everyday tasks and certain professional applications, though it lacks the high color fidelity demanded by more specialized design work. Both laptops have limitations for gaming and high-end 3D tasks, primarily due to screens that don't refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, impacting the smoothness of fast-moving visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$650
$828
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card which are essential for smooth general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers more RAM and higher screen resolution, enhancing multitasking and display clarity. However, the Slim 5i also provides longer battery life and superior portability due to its lighter weight, which can be crucial for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.3/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a higher screen refresh rate, offers competitive gaming performance; however, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are less geared towards gaming, it provides a higher resolution screen, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 has a dedicated high-performing GPU, ideal for engineering and designing applications involving 3D rendering or simulation, though at the expense of being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with its ample RAM and quality integrated GPU, caters well to less GPU-intensive engineering tasks, maintains good screen quality, and is more portable and quieter, which makes it suitable for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP Victus 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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