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Updated January 16, 2024·
The HP Victus 15 offers a solid gaming performance with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card but compromises on portability due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while more expensive, provides a higher resolution display and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, along with the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible design and comes with Windows 11 Pro. Battery life is longer on MSI, which might be preferable for on-the-go use. However, if gaming or graphic-intensive tasks are a priority and budget is a concern, the HP may be the more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.7
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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Victus 15's display with respectable resolution and brightness makes it suitable for general tasks like browsing and video, but its limited color gamut and lower refresh rate mean it's not ideal for precise engineering, design work, or the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo with its higher resolution and better color accuracy provides an excellent visual experience for engineering and design professionals who rely on true-to-life color representation, yet, like the HP, its lower refresh rate isn't conducive to the smooth motion needed for gaming. For general users, both laptops will offer pleasant viewing, but professionals and gamers would benefit from considering a device that specifically caters to their niche requirements in terms of color fidelity for design work or high refresh rates for 3D rendering and gaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$650
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
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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
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a lower refresh rate. However, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a higher resolution display which may provide better screen quality, but for gaming and 3D tasks, the GPU and refresh rate are more critical factors to consider.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Victus 15 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $1,563 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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."
MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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