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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, consider that the HP Victus 15 is less expensive, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers more powerful performance due to its higher-end processor and graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. The Legion Slim 5i also has a higher resolution screen, providing sharper visuals. However, the Victus 15 is lighter and could be a more practical option if portability is a priority. The Legion Slim 5i, while more expensive, has better battery life. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize cost, portability, or performance for intense workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good 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
343.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both suitable for general use because they are equipped with solid main processors and graphics units, ample RAM, and quality IPS screens with good color coverage and brightness, essential for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. While the HP Victus 15 offers portability and decent battery life for everyday carry, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i stands out with a higher battery capacity and a larger, higher resolution screen, though it might not be as easy to carry around; both laptops also come with sizable storage and durable build quality, ensuring long-term usability and satisfaction.
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.0
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics and faster screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the HP Victus 15 which is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Legion Slim 5i has a better screen quality with a higher resolution, contributing to sharper and more detailed visuals for an enhanced gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i stands out for engineering and design use because it has a superior main processor and double the RAM of the HP Victus 15, paired with a more powerful GPU, which significantly enhances computation and rendering capabilities. Additionally, the Legion Slim 5i’s higher-resolution screen and better color coverage cater to high-precision visual tasks, while the HP Victus 15, although very capable, offers slightly lower performance in these critical areas for engineering and design.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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, a laptop with a high-resolution, bright display, and an IPS panel, like the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, ensures crisp text and vibrant viewing, making it very good, while the HP Victus 15's decent resolution and brightness provide a good but less exceptional experience. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is essential, and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i with its better color gamuts offers more precise colors, making it suitable for such tasks, whereas the HP Victus 15 falls short with fair color accuracy. For gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial, the refresh rate becomes critical, and both the HP Victus 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i have lower refresh rates, leading to a poor experience in this aspect.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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.
Cost
$575
$1,055
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $575 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 Legion Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 7 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 | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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