The HP Victus 15 packs more graphical power with an Nvidia RTX 3050, making it suitable if you're into gaming or need to run graphic-intensive tasks but it is heavier, thereby affecting portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a higher resolution display and is much lighter, making it ideal for general use and carrying around but it has less graphical performance, relying on integrated graphics. If battery life is a concern, the ThinkBook tends to last longer. If the extra expense is justified by needing higher graphics performance, go with the HP, otherwise, for better portability and battery life, the Lenovo is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is somewhat better.
The HP Victus 15, with a larger screen and dedicated graphics card, is a solid pick for general use and occasional gaming, although it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which boasts a lighter build and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use, with a high-resolution touchscreen and more RAM for multitasking.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.5/10
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, which are critical for engineering tasks, along with a good-quality screen, but it may be less portable due to its size and potentially have a lower battery life compared to ultrabooks.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.0/10
7.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
6.9/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Victus 15's respectable resolution and brightness provide clear and vibrant visuals for daily tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers similar benefits with a display that provides comfortable viewing. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s stands out for engineering and design due to its wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation which is essential for these fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their lower refresh rates result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, a crucial factor that would hinder an optimal gaming and 3D modeling experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it more capable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which relies on integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. Despite this, both laptops have screens with fair color accuracies and resolutions suitable for general use, though the ThinkBook's CPU is a higher-end model, which could be beneficial for CPU-intensive tasks.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Cost
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The HP Victus 15 has a price of $650 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $650.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
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."
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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