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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Victus 15 offers good value for its lower price, including features like a capable Intel processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card. However, if you're looking for more power, particularly for gaming or intensive tasks, the Lenovo LOQ 15 features a stronger AMD Ryzen processor and an upgraded Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, paired with double the memory, making it better suited for demanding applications. The Lenovo also has a slightly larger battery, which might last longer on a single charge, at the expense of being slightly heavier, which could impact portability. Ultimately, if budget is a primary concern, the HP Victus 15 is a solid choice, but for those who need higher performance and can justify the higher price, the Lenovo LOQ 15 would be the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.5
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is considered better for gaming and 3D than the HP Victus 15 primarily because it has a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card compared to the Victus 15's RTX 3050, which significantly affects gaming performance. Moreover, the Lenovo has a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor which somewhat influences these activities, while both have similar high screen refresh rates conducive to smooth visuals in gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is favored for engineering and design due to its superior central processor and double the RAM of the HP Victus 15, which translates to better multitasking and processing capabilities essential for demanding applications. Additionally, the Lenovo has a more powerful graphics card, providing improved performance for tasks that rely on graphical computation, like 3D modeling and rendering, making it an overall more capable machine for engineering and design work.
Software Development
7.0
7.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 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
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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, both the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid viewing experience for tasks like web browsing, office productivity, and video streaming. The Lenovo LOQ 15 stands out for engineering and design work due to its wider color gamut coverage, allowing for more precise color representation which is crucial for those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and better responsiveness, both laptops fall short, as neither offers the high refresh rates preferred for these activities, which can diminish the overall experience.
Cost
$650
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15, with its Intel i5 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, offers solid performance for daily tasks and a balance of screen quality and battery life for general use, while being light enough for moderate portability. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 15 steps up with a higher-end AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and double the RAM, which may offer smoother multitasking and more demanding application usage, coupled with a slightly better battery capacity, although it is slightly heavier, potentially affecting its portability.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
15.6in
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 LOQ 15 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 LOQ 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 LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 329 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 LOQ 15
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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