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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Victus 15 offers good value for a lower midrange price, with decent performance suitable for everyday use and moderate gaming, thanks to its mid-tier graphics card. It has a standard Full HD display and a modest battery, making it practical for general purposes and casual gaming. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17 is an upscale, high-performance laptop with a high-res display and a top-end graphics card, enabling premium gaming, demanding 3D work, and intensive engineering tasks. However, the Razer Blade 17 is significantly pricier, somewhat heavier, and might have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Choose the HP Victus 15 for affordability and adequate functionality, or invest in the Razer Blade 17 for superior performance and build quality, at the cost of portability and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 surpasses the HP Victus 15 in key areas such as having a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and higher screen quality, which contribute to its 'very good' rating for general use. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and both laptops have a similar battery life, which makes the HP Victus 15 a reasonable choice if portability and price are major considerations.
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.6
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU is less equipped for high-end gaming and 3D applications compared to the Razer Blade 17, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, ensuring smoother performance in demanding tasks. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Razer's superior GPU and higher screen quality, due to its greater resolution, deliver a richer visual experience essential for immersive gaming or intricate 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.7
9.1
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is adequate for engineering and design use with its mid-range CPU, NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU, and a standard full HD screen, fitting lighter workloads at a more affordable price. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 excels in engineering and design due to its high-end Intel i9 processor, superior NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti graphics, and a 4K screen, providing top-notch performance and visual quality for more complex and demanding tasks, albeit with less portability and at a higher cost.
Content Creation
7.2
8.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
8.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it comfortable for everyday tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 17 provides a sharper image and higher brightness, enhancing visibility and detail. In terms of engineering and design, the Razer Blade 17 stands out with a wider range of colors represented, crucial for precision in color work, unlike the HP Victus 15 which may fall short for professional color grading tasks. However, both laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower screen updates during fast-paced activities.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Victus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$650
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to have good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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