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Updated January 12, 2024·
Given your consideration of price, if cost is a major factor, the HP Victus 15 is the more budget-friendly option and still provides decent performance for general use and moderate gaming with its RTX 3050 graphics card. However, if you're looking for higher gaming performance, better display qualities, and don't mind a higher price point, the Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a stronger RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher-resolution display. The Legion also offers more storage and RAM, which may be advantageous for more demanding tasks and multitasking. While the Legion is better for intensive uses like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, it is also generally heavier and might come with shorter battery life, so it's less portable than the lighter HP Victus 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
The HP Victus 15 offers a solid balance for general use with its suitable processor, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, but its more modest battery life and storage capacity, along with heavier weight, may limit its appeal for those prioritizing portability and extended use away from power sources. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a more powerful processor, double the RAM, a sharper and brighter screen, and superior battery life, improving its suitability for more demanding tasks and longer usage periods, although this comes with a slight increase in weight and possibly higher cost.
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card paired with a higher refresh rate screen, leading to smoother and more visually detailed gaming experiences than the HP Victus 15 which has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Legion 7's screen has higher resolution and quality, further enhancing its suitability for gaming and 3D applications despite having a somewhat comparable CPU to the Victus 15.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the HP Victus 15 in engineering and design tasks mainly due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which all contribute to faster and more efficient processing and rendering capabilities. Additionally, the Legion 7's larger storage and higher screen quality also play a role in providing an enhanced user experience for design work, notwithstanding its lower portability compared to the lighter and more compact HP Victus 15.
Content Creation
7.2
7.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
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
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Victus 15's screen provides clear visuals and sufficient brightness, making daily tasks like browsing and video streaming enjoyable, but the Lenovo Legion 7 offers even sharper and brighter imagery, enhancing the overall experience. In engineering and design work, color accuracy is paramount, and while the HP's color coverage is acceptable, the Legion 7's superior color gamut support ensures precise color replication for professional-grade projects. Conversely, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion; both laptops fall short in this regard, lacking the higher refresh rates preferred by gamers and professionals working with motion graphics.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
$650
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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