The HP Victus 15 offers better gaming performance due to a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, suitable for gaming and GPU-intensive tasks. The LG Gram 16 has a higher-resolution screen and is significantly lighter, making it more portable and better for productivity on the go. The LG Gram also has a longer battery life, ideal for longer working sessions without access to power. However, it uses integrated graphics, which is less powerful for gaming. The HP is a bit heavier and has a shorter battery life but costs less, making it a more budget-friendly option for performance-oriented tasks. Choose the HP for gaming and demanding applications or the LG Gram for lightweight portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which offers superior graphics performance for engineering and design tasks compared to the integrated graphics found in the LG Gram 16; however, the LG Gram boasts a higher resolution display and more RAM for multitasking, along with its exceptional portability and longer battery life that make it convenient for mobile professionals despite its less powerful GPU.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation, though the LG Gram 16 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
7.0/10
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the LG Gram 16 outshines the HP Victus 15 due to its superior overall screen resolution and brightness, enhancing everyday activities like web browsing and document reading. For engineering and design professionals, the LG Gram 16's wider color gamuts provide a more accurate and vibrant display for activities like photo editing or CAD work, making it a better choice over the HP. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops may hinder the visual experience, where a smoother and more responsive display is crucial, and neither model would be ideal for this purpose.
Battery
5.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$650
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The LG Gram 16 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 is fair for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is suitable for such activities, but the LG Gram 16, although equipped with a higher resolution screen, is limited by its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which is less powerful for gaming and 3D rendering. Additionally, the HP Victus 15 has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother motion, but the LG Gram 16's lower refresh rate could result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced gaming or 3D motion.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 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."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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