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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Victus 15 offers a higher capacity storage and stronger graphics performance, making it better suited for gaming or intensive tasks like video editing. Its larger screen might be beneficial for multitasking or creative work, but these features also make it heavier, impacting portability. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while often costing less, offers superior battery life and portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, which is ideal for everyday tasks and travel. Its processor can handle general use and productivity tasks comfortably. Consider the Victus for performance-heavy applications if budget permits; choose the LG Ultra for cost-effective, on-the-go computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 provides a satisfying visual experience due to its resolution and brightness, while the LG Ultra 13 offers a similarly strong display with crisp images and comfortable viewing. For tasks in engineering and design, the LG Ultra 13 pulls ahead with a wider color gamut, essential for accurate color work, a feature where the HP Victus 15 falls short. In contrast, neither laptop excels for gaming or 3D, as they both lack high refresh rates, but they still offer adequate resolution and display technology for casual use.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$622
$529
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $622 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP Victus 15 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 has a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics suitable for demanding tasks, a larger screen, and more storage, making it well-suited for general use that may require a bit more horsepower, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 offers a highly portable design with excellent battery life, higher RAM for smooth multitasking, and high-quality screen color reproduction, ideal for users who prioritize mobility and screen quality over storage capacity and raw performance.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate is better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the LG Ultra 13, which uses integrated AMD Vega graphics and a standard refresh rate. However, the LG Ultra 13's portability and longer battery life make it a preferable choice for users who prioritize lightweight design and endurance over gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 is better suited for engineering and design because it includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which is crucial for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and simulations, whereas the LG Ultra 13 relies on integrated graphics which aren't as powerful for such applications. Additionally, the HP Victus 15 has a larger screen, providing a better visual workspace for design tasks, though the LG Ultra 13 offers superior portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a more travel-friendly option.
Content Creation
7.2
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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.
Software Development
7.0
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and LG Ultra 13 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 Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$622 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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