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HP Victus 15 Review: A solid mainstream gaming option

The HP Victus 15 is designed for people that want to play some games and don’t want to spend a lot of money. Here’s our review.

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If you’re looking for a gaming laptop on the cheap, the HP Victus 15 is something that’s certainly worth taking a look at. It’s an entry-level gaming PC, meaning that you’re not going to see any RGB lighting, 360Hz displays, or high-end RTX graphics. What you will get is a lot of bang for your buck.

It does still have a 16:9 display, and it’s reminiscent of older gaming laptops that sacrifice color gamut in favor of a higher refresh rate. But performance was a lot better than I expected, considering that HP sent me the base model with a Core i5, a GTX 1650, and 8GB RAM, which costs under 800.

I actually had a great time with it, and since games automatically adjust their graphics based on your hardware, I found that gameplay was actually smoother than on some high-end gaming laptops. For a casual gamer that’s looking for value, the Victus 15 is a good pick.

HP Victus 15

The HP Victus 15 is a casual gaming laptop with a proper gaming design, Intel 12th-gen processors, and more.

HP Victus 15 pricing and availability

Announced earlier this year, the HP Victus 15 is available now. You can get it in your choice of AMD Ryzen 5000 or Intel 12th-gen, although as usual, Intel’s processors come at a bit of a premium. The AMD Ryzen model starts at 549.99, while the Intel model will start at 799.99.

These base models come with either a Ryzen 5 5600H or a Core i5-12450H, either of which will be paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650. On the higher end, it can come with RTX 3050 Ti or Radeon RX 6500M graphics.

It comes in three colors: Mica Silver, Ceramic White, and Performance Blue. For the most part, you’ll find the full array of colors at HP.com.

HP Victus 15 specs

Intel Core i5-12450H (up to 4.5 GHz, 18 MB L3 cache, 12 cores, 16 threads)

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU (4 GB)

14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 in, 5.06 lbs

15.6″ diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 9 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 250 nits

8 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 X 4 GB)

512 GB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSD (4×4 SSD)

3-cell, 52.5 Wh Lithium-ion prismatic Battery

1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 5Gbps signaling rate (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge) 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge) 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate 1 HDMI 2.1 1 RJ-45 1 AC Smart pin 1 headphone/microphone combo 1 multi-format SD media card reader

HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones

Audio by BO; Dual speakers; HP Audio Boost

Full-size, backlit, mica silver keyboard with numeric keypad Precision Touchpad Support

Design: It’s designed for gaming without the bells and whistles

The HP Victus 15 looks and feels like a gaming laptop, something that actually surprises me a bit. Given the entry-level nature of it, it can be assumed that customers who buy one will also be using it for something else, like school. They might also be doing some photo or video editing on it.

But like I said, you only need to take one look at the HP Victus 15 to know that it was made for gamers. It has the vents all across the back, and there are angled edges that elevate the bottom for better air flow. And of course, it’s got the Victus logo stamped in the lid, as opposed to an HP logo or an HP OMEN logo.

The color of the unit that HP sent me is called Mica Silver, which is similar to the Dark Ash Silver that the company used to use on its Spectre laptops. In other words, it’s not silver at all. It’s really just black, or maybe even a dark gray. It also comes in Ceramic White and Performance Blue, which is pretty neat for a laptop like this. It makes it more personal.

Now, let’s talk about ports, because the selection is interesting. First of all, I just want to say that I’m disappointed that none of them are on the rear of the laptop. By nature, a gaming laptop has things plugged into it while you’re using it; at the least, you’ll be connected to power. And when you have cables sticking out the sides of your laptop, they get in the way. This is even worse on a gaming laptop, because there’s only one power port.

Other than that, I like the port selection. On the left side, you’ll find the power port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-A port, and a full-size SD card slot. That SD card slot is actually a pretty solid value indicator if you might also be using this laptop to edit photos and videos. Suddenly, it doesn’t feel like it’s just an entry-level gaming laptop.

On the right side, you’ll find HDMI, USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and Ethernet ports. Wired internet is another thing I wouldn’t expect to see from an entry-level laptop like this. Obviously, steadier connectivity means better gaming performance, faster downloads, and so on.

Unfortunately, all of the USB ports are USB 3.2 Gen 1, meaning that they offer 5Gbps data transfer speeds.

Display and keyboard: The screen is FHD at 144Hz, but that’s the whole story

The model that HP sent me includes a 15.6-inch 1,920×1,080 display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Obviously, a 16:9 screen isn’t something we see too much of these days, with so many brands switching over to 16:10, but again, this is more entry-level. In fact, there are three options, all of which are FHD. The other two come in at 250-nit and 300-nit brightness.

Even the 144Hz refresh rate is something that’s aimed at the more casual gamer. If you’re a competitive gamer, you’re looking at QHD screens with 240Hz refresh rates or FHD screens with 360Hz refresh rates. Still, 144Hz is solid if you’re gaming more as a hobby, and I highly recommend it over the 60Hz options. It does make a difference in gameplay.

According to me testing, it supports 65% sRGB, 46% NTSC, 48% Adobe RGB, and 48% P3. These numbers aren’t particularly good. Historically, a lot of gaming laptops have sacrificed things like a wide color gamut in favor of refresh rate. In fact, the idea has been to sacrifice anything necessary for gaming performance. The gaming laptop market has gotten a lot better, but this laptop is still entry-level.

Brightness maxxed out at 261.4 nits, exceeding the 250 nits that were promised, and contrast was a healthy 1,190:1. For an entry-level gaming laptop, the display is pretty good overall. It’s just not ideal for things that require color accuracy like photo and video editing, a shame considering that it has an SD card slot.

Sadly, the webcam is 720p. I know that 1080p webcams tend to be reserved for more premium devices, but I really don’t qualify that as an excuse. In this day and age of working from home, webcams are important. You can get a smartphone for half of the price of the Victus 15 base model that has a much better front camera than this webcam. The difference is that while selfies have been popular in mobile since day one, webcams on PCs really weren’t important at all until 2020.

The keyboard has standard Chiclet-style keys, and a white backlight. You won’t find any RGB lighting here, which is fine. HP went with its usual design of including all buttons as part of the keyboard, and that includes the power button. There’s also a dedicated button to launch OMEN Gaming Hub, which you can use to access your library of games, or to customize lighting if you have any HP RGB accessories.

Performance: It has Intel’s 12th-gen processors and mainstream Nvidia graphics

When companies send a laptop for review, the majority of the time, it comes with a Core i7, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This time, HP sent over a base model with a Core i5-12450H, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. My first thought was, who can game with 8GB RAM?

It actually worked. I loaded up Forza Horizon 5 and played with the beautiful new Hot Wheels expansion pack. The default graphics setting was medium, and it played just fine. I also recently decided to once again play through all of the Halo campaigns as a means of testing a mix of native gaming and Cloud gaming, so I played through a big chunk of Halo: Combat Evolved as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on the Victus 15. That ran great as well.

Obviously, most games will do their best to adjust their graphics to match your hardware. Some games have higher minimum requirements than what’s available here, and that’s to be expected too. If you want better performance, there’s still the RTX 3050 Ti model.

HP Victus Laptops

HP Victus Core i5 11th Gen. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/14.

Intel Core i5 Processor (11th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 inch) Display
Microsoft Office Home Student 2019
1 Year Onsite Warranty
Intel Core i5 Processor (11th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 10 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 inch) Display
1 year

HP Victus Core i7 11th Gen. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/6 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060).

Intel Core i7 Processor (11th Gen)
16 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 inch) Display
Microsoft Office Home Student 2019
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 5800H. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 inch) Display
Microsoft Home Student 2019, HP Documentation, HP e-service, HP BIOS recovery, HP SSRM, HP Smart, HP Jumpstarts
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Ryzen 7 Octa Core. (8 GB/512 GB HDD/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB HDD|512 GB SSD
38.1 cm (15 inch) Display
1 year domestic

HP Victus Core i5 11th Gen. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650) 1.

Intel Core i5 Processor (11th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Core i5 12th Gen. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650/14.

Intel Core i5 Processor (12th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 5800H. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Touchscreen Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
38.86 cm (15.3 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 5800H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Core i7 12th Gen. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/14.

Intel Core i7 Processor (12th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce GTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 5800H. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/6 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Core i7 12th Gen. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050) 1.

Intel Core i7 Processor (12th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 5800H. (16 GB/1 TB SSD/Windows 11 Home/6 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
1 TB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 inch) Display
Microsoft Home Student 2019, HP Documentation, HP e-service, HP BIOS recovery, HP SSRM, HP Smart, HP Jumpstarts
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 6600H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
8 GB DDR5 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce GTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 inch) Display
Microsoft Office Home Student 2021, HP Documentation, HP e-service, HP BIOS recovery, HP SSRM, HP Smart, HP Jumpstarts
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 6800H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
8 GB DDR5 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 7 Octa Core 5800H. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 7 Octa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 5600H. (16 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/6 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX.

AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core Processor
16 GB DDR4 RAM
Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
40.89 cm (16.1 Inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

HP Victus Core i7 12th Gen. (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/14.

Intel Core i7 Processor (12th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System
512 GB SSD
39.62 cm (15.6 inch) Display
1 Year Onsite Warranty

I loved it. Good performance, stylish looks, decent battery for a gaming laptop. The only problem I faced was the wobbling issue but it doesn’t affect much

Intel Core i5 Processor (12th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System

I am very well satisfied with the product. This laptop met beyond my expectations. Especially the display quality and speaker audio clarity was awesome than.

Intel Core i7 Processor (12th Gen)
8 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System

Just go for it guys If you are looking for a laptop which looks professional, can do good gaming, with best quality then just buy it. It is just value f.

Nice for gaming. Wonderful ful for office work coding Ms officeSlightly better for photo video editing because display colour are not so good but oka.

Intel Core i7 Processor (11th Gen)
16 GB DDR4 RAM
64 bit Windows 11 Operating System

Buy HP Victus Laptops Online to Unlock the Gamer in You

Whether a novice or a professional gamer, you should opt for a good gaming laptop. And, the HP Victus laptops are designed for gamers who want the best performance possible. The Victus line features powerful processors, graphics cards, and a high-quality display. Furthermore, these laptops also have a unique design that sets them apart from other gaming laptops. You can choose one from the Victus 16-series laptops, which are the perfect blend of professional design and powerful performance. With their thin bezels and simple look, you won’t have a problem showing off your laptop around the office. But don’t be fooled by their appearance; they also have some of the most powerful CPUs on the market and excellent GPUs in their top models. Plus, with upgradeable RAM, you’ll get the best performance out of your HP Victus gaming laptop for years to come. And with BO’s dual speakers, you can experience audio like never before. Finally, their fast-charging technology gives you more battery life than ever before, so you can spend more time working and less time waiting. Check out Victus gaming laptops online, such as HP Victus 16-d0354TX Gaming Laptop, HP Victus 16-d0003TX Laptop, HP Victus 16-d0361TX Gaming Laptop, HP Victus 16-e0351AX Gaming Laptop, the HP Victus 15-fb0082AX Gaming Laptop, and more.

Features of HP Victus Gaming Laptops

The Victus laptops from HP stand out for their combination of being budget-friendly and having impeccable personalisation. With a wide choice of components, you can easily select the configuration that best suits your gaming preferences, technical requirements, and budget. over, HP Victus laptops offer a range of gaming laptops for users of all performance levels. With screen size options ranging from 39.62 cm (15.6) to 40.89 cm (16.1), and processors from both Intel and AMD, you can indulge in immersive and powerful gaming. Whatever your budget, there is an HP Victus laptop to fit your needs. Designed to give you the ultimate gaming experience, these laptops feature a full-sized keyboard and sleek geographic detailing. The QHD display has an incredible 165 Hz refresh rate, allowing you to experience every move with total clarity. Additionally, the Bang Olufsen speakers provide an unparalleled audio experience, making a headset virtually unnecessary. Furthermore, HP’s commitment to sustainability remains intact with keycaps made of post-consumer recycled plastic.

Benefits of Owning Victus Gaming Laptops

HP Victus offers gamers what they need with its abundance of ports. No longer do they have to be frustrated by a lack of connection options; the HP Victus line has got them covered. The HP Victus’s improved cooling system keeps temperatures down even when the action gets intense. Despite its slim form, it has the additional feature of keeping your device from overheating, so you can trust that your laptop won’t experience any issues with heat. over, HP Victus batteries offer exceptional longevity, enough to get you through even the toughest tournaments if you have the skills. Furthermore, their Fast Charge technology helps you get back in the game quickly; with just 30 minutes connected to an outlet, your HP Victus laptop can reach a 50% charge. This extremely convenient feature allows you to stay on top of your gaming with minimal disruption.

Question and Answers

A.HP Victus is a powerful gaming laptop that comes with RAM options like DDR4 and DDR5. Graphic processor options include AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce RTX, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX. Select the option that best meets your needs.

A.This device comes with features like a backlit keyboard, Full HD display, MS Office, no optical disk drive, and more to suit your requirements. This laptop can give you a high performance so that you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience.

A.For a flawless gaming experience on this device, choose a laptop from the 512 GB and 1 TB options. Select an SSD with enough storage space to install games and store them as files.

A.Enjoy vibrant and crystal-clear images with wide-viewing angles on this laptop. For an enhanced experience, you can opt for a model with a touchscreen. From different screen sizes, choose the one that fits your needs the best. You can search for a product with a micro-edge display and a non-reflective screen so that you can play or watch movies outside in the sun.

A.3050, 1650, 3060, 3050 Ti, RX 5500M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, and 3050Ti are the various graphics processor series from which you can opt for the one that fits your requirements. Compare the features, pick a model that suits your needs, and have it delivered right to your doorstep.

[Review] HP Victus 15-fa0025nr | Discrete and Powerful Gaming Laptop

As part of a budget-friendly gaming laptop lineup, HP’s Victus 15 lineup could be a great solution for those looking for a reasonably priced laptop not only for playing AAA videogames but also for working on everyday tasks with excellent performance.

Today we’re going to tackle one of the most promising models within said lineup in this review of the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr. A laptop that has garnered high praise amongst its users as it boasts a powerful 12th-Gen Intel processor, a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, an extremely fast M.2 NVMe SSD unit, a very respectable battery life for a gaming rig, as well as an unbeatable price that has managed to make this one of the most appealing gaming laptops to hit the market this year.

Tech Specs of HP Victus 15-fa0025nr

Design, Display, and Keyboard

Regarding the design, the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr sports a sturdy plastic-made dark grayish chassis with the chrome-plated Victus logo on the lid and avoiding unnecessary accents or jazzy colors, so it can perfectly fit in both gaming and professional environments.

Like other 15-inch gaming laptops, this model weighs just 5.06 pounds allowing you to easily carry it on the go if you need to, while its dual-fan cooling system will prevent the computer from getting too hot when working on demanding tasks, something that users appreciate and is relatively rare on a gaming laptop since these devices tend to run hot due to the demanding graphics and CPU performance.

As for the display, it features a thin-bezel 15.6-inch Full HD screen with a decent 60 Hz refresh rate, definitely not for high-end gaming. Also, it comes with an anti-glare coating and IPS technology, so you’ll be able to play, stream and work without reflections or distractions.

However, if you are looking for a 144 Hz 15-inch gaming laptop, then you might take a look at the HP Victus 15-fb0028nr we reviewed earlier since it has a similar price and specifications. You could also opt to use an external gaming monitor such as the competitively priced 24-inch Full HD Asus VG248QG which boasts a high refresh rate above 140 Hz and a low response time to allow for optimum gaming.

Back to the review at hand, the full-sized keyboard is comfortable enough for gaming as well as your daily computing tasks, and it can be used even in dim environments since it’s got a brightly backlit white color. Again, HP has opted to avoid the stereotypical RGB backlighting to make the laptop more discrete.

On the other hand, the buttonless and good-sized touchpad is very responsive and offers support for multi-gesture technology allowing you to navigate more comfortably through the Windows 11 user interface.

Performance of the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr

Moving onto the key components, the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr features a 12th-Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor powered by 12 cores and 16 threads, reaching a turbo frequency of up to 4.50 GHz thanks to Intel’s Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. There’s also 8 GB of DDR4 RAM that you can upgrade up to 32 GB if needed.

Specifically, you can upgrade the RAM on the 15-fa0025nr to a maximum of 64 GB using a couple of DDR4 PC4-25600 3200MHz Non-ECC SODIMM memory modules. We recommend upgrading to 16 GB by getting an additional 8 GB module, or if you’re a hardcore user, you could even opt to upgrade to 32 GB through two 16 GB compatible modules of RAM.

As reported by many of its customers, this laptop delivers great performance when it comes to tasks such as web programming, photo/video editing, and CAD design, as well as lighter day-to-day tasks, including web browsing, spreadsheet editing, and video calling, amongst others.

When it comes to gaming, the mid-tier 4 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card performs way better than any integrated GPU, so you’ll be able to play in high definition (Full HD) many recent AAA games such as F1 22, Vampire Bloodhunt, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands at a very fluid frame rate.

Last but not least, you get a solid 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD storage, whose quicker loading times will be beneficial to your daily productivity as it substantially speeds up activities such as booting up Windows, opening apps and games, and transferring heavy data.

Connectivity and Extras

Connectivity-wise, the 15-fa0025nr features a USB-C 3.0 port, two USB-A 3.0 ports, an RJ-45 connector, an HDMI 2.1 output, an SD card reader. which is rare these days.and an audio jack. There’s also a built-in HD webcam for video calls and streaming.

You won’t find a Thunderbolt 4 port, but if you need a gaming laptop with it, then you might consider the already reviewed Asus TUF Dash 15 FX517ZM-AS73, which also supports DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0 standards.

As for wireless connections, it packs Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6 with up to 3 times faster web browsing speed and up to 75% less latency when compared to its predecessor (Wi-Fi 5). However, this also assumes you have a compatible router. If you don’t have a Wi-Fi 6 router, you won’t notice any difference.

And if you don’t have a clue about the new Wi-Fi standard names, you’re not the only one. Nowadays, the previously known Wi-Fi 802.11ax corresponds to Wi-Fi 6, while the Wi-Fi 802.11ac protocol is now known just as Wi-Fi 5. It took a couple of decades, but the Wi-Fi alliance finally decided to make things easier for the consumer.

Battery Life

Moving onto the battery life of the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr, we’ve got a 4-cel lithium polymer 70 Wh battery that offers a decent 4-5 hours of video playback with display brightness at 50%, and Windows power saver mode enabled.

What’s more, for a standard mixed usage that doesn’t include gaming, you could get up to 6-7 hours worth of juice, that’s very appealing when you consider the fact that most gaming laptops will have a rough time offering you much more than 2-3 hours worth of energy.

In gaming scenarios, however, you can expect roughly 2 hours depending on the game you’re playing. And if you need extra battery, you can have it in a flash thanks to its fast charge technology which brings you up to 50% of the battery capacity in just 30 minutes. That’s also an exciting feature that is far from common amongst gaming laptops.

Verdict: Is the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr worth buying?

Besides its fantastic specifications, the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr reviewed today is a solid solution that will fit perfectly for both productivity and gaming purposes, delivering a performance capable enough of handling most day-to-day workflows fluently, be it for a hardcore user or an average user that mostly works on a picture of Cloud-based software and installed programs.

Although it isn’t a high-end gaming laptop when compared to more expensive alternatives such as the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57-79TD, this model boasts a stunning thin-bezel Full HD display, as well as an ergonomic backlit keyboard, an upgradeable RAM memory. up to 64 GB., and plenty of connectivity options for covering your daily needs. All packed into a sturdy and eye-catching dark grayish chassis that doesn’t scream, “I am a gaming laptop.”

And if you aren’t sure about picking up this gaming laptop, then you can take a look at our selection of the best HP laptops that offers a selection of different HP laptops for different kinds of users to better guide you in the process of getting yourself an HP laptop.

[Review] HP Victus 15-fa0025nr | Discrete and Powerful Gaming Laptop

As part of a budget-friendly gaming laptop lineup, HP’s Victus 15 lineup could be a great solution for those looking for a reasonably priced laptop not only for playing AAA videogames but also for working on everyday tasks with excellent performance.

Tech Specs of HP Victus 15-fa0025nr

Design, Display, and Keyboard

Regarding the design, the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr sports a sturdy plastic-made dark grayish chassis with the chrome-plated Victus logo on the lid and avoiding unnecessary accents or jazzy colors, so it can perfectly fit in both gaming and professional environments.

Like other 15-inch gaming laptops, this model weighs just 5.06 pounds allowing you to easily carry it on the go if you need to, while its dual-fan cooling system will prevent the computer from getting too hot when working on demanding tasks, something that users appreciate and is relatively rare on a gaming laptop since these devices tend to run hot due to the demanding graphics and CPU performance.

However, if you are looking for a 144 Hz 15-inch gaming laptop, then you might take a look at the HP Victus 15-fb0028nr we reviewed earlier since it has a similar price and specifications. You could also opt to use an external gaming monitor such as the competitively priced 24-inch Full HD Asus VG248QG which boasts a high refresh rate above 140 Hz and a low response time to allow for optimum gaming.

Performance of the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr

Connectivity and Extras

As for wireless connections, it packs Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6 with up to 3 times faster web browsing speed and up to 75% less latency when compared to its predecessor (Wi-Fi 5). However, this also assumes you have a compatible router. If you don’t have a Wi-Fi 6 router, you won’t notice any difference.

Battery Life

Verdict: Is the HP Victus 15-fa0025nr worth buying?

And if you aren’t sure about picking up this gaming laptop, then you can take a look at our selection of the best HP laptops that offers a selection of different HP laptops for different kinds of users to better guide you in the process of getting yourself an HP laptop.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/HP-victus-15-review/
https://www.flipkart.com/q/HP-victus-laptops
https://www.9to5gadgets.com/2022/09/eview-HP-victus-15-fa0025nr-performance-gaming-laptop.html.html?m=1
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