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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Victus 15 and the LG Gram 17 depends on what's more important to you. If gaming or graphic-intensive tasks are a priority, the HP Victus, with its dedicated graphics card, is the better choice. It also costs less, which might be appealing if you're budget-conscious. However, the LG Gram offers a lighter, more travel-friendly design, a larger and high-resolution screen, and a significantly longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use and productivity tasks. The tradeoff with the LG Gram is the higher cost and lack of a dedicated graphics card, which makes it less suited for high-end gaming or graphic work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The LG Gram 17 is rated higher for general use than the HP Victus 15 because it offers a more powerful CPU and more RAM for smoother multitasking, a larger and higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy for a superior visual experience, and it is significantly lighter and offers nearly double the battery life, enhancing its portability. The HP Victus 15, while having a capable CPU and discrete graphics, provides less RAM, a smaller and lower-resolution display, and has less battery life, which can restrict its versatility for all-day use compared to the LG Gram 17.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and Intel i5 processor, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its stronger graphics performance, which benefits rendering and simulation tasks, but it's heavier which affects portability. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 boasts a larger, higher-resolution screen and more RAM, enhancing multitasking and detailed work, and it's lighter, making it easier to carry, but it relies on integrated graphics which are less powerful for demanding graphic tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
8.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 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
8.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 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
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Victus 15 has a display that offers satisfactory resolution and brightness for tasks like web browsing and video streaming, which makes it appropriate for general use. However, its color accuracy and coverage may not be sufficient for detailed engineering and design work where precise colors are critical. Furthermore, its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications, which require smoother motion to enhance the visual experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
17.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$677
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $677 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, provides decent gaming capability, but the LG Gram 17 has a higher-quality integrated Iris Xe GPU which, alongside its larger screen size, offers better gaming and 3D performance, however, it lacks a high refresh rate display which is important for gaming.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The HP Victus 15 and LG Gram 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$677 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 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."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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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