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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower price and modest performance for everyday tasks, the HP Victus 15 may serve you well with its decent screen, respectable battery life, and lighter gaming capabilities. In contrast, if you are willing to invest in a much higher-priced laptop for superior performance, the Lenovo Legion 9i excels with a much more powerful processor, top-tier graphics, a high-resolution display, and additional features suited for demanding 3D work, machine learning, and high-end gaming. The Legion 9i also has a significantly larger battery, which might translate to better battery life, but it is heavier than the Victus 15, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is considered very good for general use because it has a higher-performing processor, more RAM, superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and better speaker and keyboard quality, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the HP Victus 15. The HP Victus 15 is still seen as good for general use, offering a balance with decent performance, a lighter weight, and longer battery life, which makes it more portable.
Gaming and AI
6.4
9.2
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i surpasses the HP Victus 15 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the RTX 3050 and 144Hz of the Victus 15. Furthermore, the Legion 9i offers a higher resolution Mini LED display, enhancing screen quality, while its top-tier CPU bolsters its overall performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.7
9.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the HP Victus 15 in engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and significantly more powerful GPU, which are vital for demanding software, along with a superior screen quality crucial for detailed work. Conversely, the Victus 15 falls short with a modest CPU, less RAM, less advanced GPU, and an IPS display with lower resolution, making it better suited for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
8.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
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
8.3
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
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
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Victus 15's screen offers a balance suitable for everyday tasks thanks to its resolution and brightness, but its color gamut coverage might not be wide enough for professional engineering and design work where accurate color representation is critical. The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in color accuracy and a high-resolution display, making it ideal for detailed engineering designs and creative work that requires a wide range of precise colors. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops' screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are important for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Victus 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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