The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and sufficient RAM for multitasking, along with its IPS screen that offers decent color coverage and contrast required for detailed work, though its screen resolution is lower than the Lenovo.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
6.9/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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, where clarity, sharpness, and visibility in various lighting conditions are paramount, the Lenovo's higher resolution and brightness make for a crisper and more vibrant viewing experience compared to the HP Victus 15. Engineering and design work benefit from accurate color reproduction, and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 with its superior color gamut support ensures that the colors you see on the screen are closer to the final product. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that demand fluid motion and quick responses, the low refresh rate on both laptops may result in less smooth visuals despite Lenovo's better resolution and panel type.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$677
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $677 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a capable Intel processor and satisfactory screen quality, but with average battery life and more heft, it's less ideal for carrying around compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16 which, boasting a sharper and brighter display, longer battery life, and lighter weight, makes for a more portable and visually impressive option, albeit with a higher price. Both laptops have sufficient RAM and CPU power for general tasks, with the Lenovo offering double the RAM, better for multitasking or more demanding applications, but both are limited to similar storage capacities and come with comparable keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.6/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both fair for gaming and 3D because they share the Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which offers decent performance, but is not top-of-the-line. However, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a slightly better screen refresh rate and higher screen resolution, which could enhance gaming and 3D experience, but comes with a higher price tag compared to the HP Victus 15, which might appeal more to budget-conscious gamers and hobbyist 3D users.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the HP Victus 15 or the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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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