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Updated January 12, 2024·
For balanced performance and gaming capability, the HP Victus 15 with its stronger processor and dedicated graphics can handle more intensive tasks and play modern games. However, its heavier weight affects portability and it has a shorter battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop, with its basic processor and integrated graphics, is suited for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, and it offers a longer battery life and lighter weight, making it more portable. The decision hinges on whether performance or portability and battery life are more critical for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Victus 15 has a more powerful CPU and superior graphics, making it suitable for a range of applications, while also offering a higher resolution and brighter screen, which enhances the viewing experience. However, the Maypug 15" Laptop's less powerful processor and lower screen resolution are less suited for demanding tasks and multitasking, although it is lighter, making it slightly more portable.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.6
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Victus 15 is fair for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU with a higher capability for graphics rendering and a screen with a higher refresh rate, which makes for a smoother visual experience. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a lower screen refresh rate that results in less fluid graphics and slower response times.
Engineering and Design
6.7
5.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Victus 15's superior main processor, powerful GPU, and higher-quality screen make it well-suited for the demands of engineering and design tasks, in contrast to the Maypug 15" Laptop which has a less capable processor, weaker integrated graphics, and a lower resolution screen, all of which limit performance and detail for professional applications.
Content Creation
7.2
5.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Victus 15 offers a display that balances resolution and brightness, making it suitable for activities such as browsing, video streaming, and document editing, but its limited color range and refresh rate may not satisfy the precision needed for engineering and design tasks, nor the immersion and responsiveness sought by gamers. The Maypug 15" Laptop, with lower overall screen quality, provides a less vibrant and potentially dimmer viewing experience, making it less ideal for any use case, particularly lacking in the color accuracy critical for professional design work, and slow refresh rates that can detract from the gaming experience. Both laptops may not be the best fit for specialized needs, with the HP Victus 15 serving general users more competently, while dedicated professionals and gamers might need to look elsewhere for displays that cater specifically to their higher standards.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Maypug 15" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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The HP Victus 15 has a price of $578 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$578 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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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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.
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