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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Victus 15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 depends on your needs. The HP Victus 15 offers a larger screen, dedicated graphics card, and higher storage, making it suitable for gaming or intensive graphics work, but it is heavier, making it less portable. The Surface Laptop Go 2 is lighter and has a smaller screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio suitable for productivity tasks. It's designed for portability and has better battery life but doesn't match the Victus 15 in performance for demanding tasks like gaming or heavy graphics work. Both run Windows 11 Home and have similar amounts of memory. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 may offer a display that is satisfactory for everyday tasks due to its panel type, resolution, and brightness, which contribute to clear visuals and comfort during prolonged use; however, its screen might fall short for engineering and design because of limited color coverage, and its lower refresh rate hampers the smooth visuals critical for gaming and 3D applications. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, with its higher resolution and brightness, promises a sharp and vibrant display suitable for general use and the precise color work needed in engineering and design, yet it too lacks the high refresh rate desired for gaming and 3D rendering, which could lead to less fluid motion in these scenarios. These distinctions highlight the importance of matching a laptop's display characteristics to your primary tasks, prioritizing the features that align with your specific needs in terms of color accuracy for creative work or refresh rate for immersive, fast-paced environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has 8 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
12.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$621
$519
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $621 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $519.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The HP Victus 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 excels in general use due to its powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card, substantial storage and RAM, and high screen refresh rate, yet it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, which offers better portability and longer battery life but has a smaller screen and lower storage, and relies on integrated graphics.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.0
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
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 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 is preferred for engineering and design due to its robust Intel i5 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and larger RAM, which contribute to better processing and graphics capabilities essential for demanding software, whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, although more portable, offers modest performance with its integrated Iris Xe graphics and lower RAM that may not cope as well with intensive engineering applications. Additionally, the Victus 15's screen is larger and has a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for detailed design work, but the Surface Laptop Go 2's higher resolution and touchscreen may benefit designers who prefer hands-on interaction despite its smaller size.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$621 | $519 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 2.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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