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Gaming computers with limited financial resources, such as the HP Victus 15L, are always an exercise in compromise. They do not require that you sell an organ just to afford them, but they do require that you live with lowering down the settings in more demanding games, sticking to a 1080p resolution, and foregoing features like HDR and ray tracing. They do not require that you sell an organ just to buy them.
When discussing the most effective low-cost gaming personal computers, these trade-offs will inevitably be brought up at some point. In contrast to some of the top gaming personal computers, this is something you will just have to get used to if you want to keep the cost as low as possible. The HP Victus 15L, which was the subject of this review, is more than capable of running even the most recent games with medium settings and a resolution of 1080p. In addition, because of its physical aspect, it is an excellent choice for people who live in confined quarters.
HP Victus 15L Specifications
The Victus has many qualities that work to its advantage. It has good Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards and Intel and AMD processors.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | Victus 15L |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX or AMD Radeon RX |
| Display | 15.6-inch Full HD or 4K resolution |
| Memory | Up to 32GB RAM |
| Storage | Up to 1TB SSD or dual storage options |
| Battery Life | Varies depending on usage |
HP Victus 15L: Design
The apparent can be confirmed with minimal time spent inspecting the HP Victus 15L. Even in its priciest configuration, this machine remains affordable. It’s a simple, no-frills design with only one spot of RGB lights in the form of a V carved into the front. It comes in white or black and has an aluminium exterior rather than the glass panels found on more expensive gaming PCs.
The chassis is where the savings are most noticeable. While the review unit was securely packaged, the chassis back panel where the graphics card and power supply screws in was somewhat bent. It didn’t slow us down, but it is cause for concern. In addition, once the case is opened, it is easy to see that everything from the motherboard to the RAM is of the cheapest possible quality. You can visit its official website
HP Victus 15L: Performance
The graphics processing power of the HP Victus 15L I evaluated comes from a mid-range Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 12GB of video memory. In this PC, it operates at its maximum boost clock of 1777MHz, which requires 170W of power. The Core i5-12400 is yet another mid-range Intel part; it features six P-cores that can reach speeds of up to 4.4GHz.
The 1TB WD SN810 SSD in HP’s system has impressive read and write speeds of 6,959MB/sec and 5,299MB/sec, respectively. Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2 provide wireless networking options. While not as fast as the 2.5Gbps Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E seen in dedicated gaming machines, this connection speed is enough for casual gamers.
Price and Availability
The HP Victus 15L is the most budget-friendly of HP’s gaming laptops. The starting price in the US is $779.99 and includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor, AMD Radeon RX 6400 graphics processing unit, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB solid state drive. The cheapest option includes a 13th-generation Intel Core i5, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD, and it costs only £699.98. However, there are no AMD variants available in the UK.
The reviewed, fully loaded variant has a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB solid-state drive, and a 1TB hard drive. The price is also fair at a modest $1,399.99, £100 (approximately AU$2094.65). While that may sound steep, consider that HP frequently offers discounts on select models.
Final Words
The HP Victus 15L is a portable gaming laptop that is not only reasonably priced but also features a sleek design, sufficient processing speed, and a small footprint. However, it lacks sophistication in far too many areas, which means that if you are prepared to go around for a better value, you will find one.
HP Victus 15L review: The good and The bad
The HP Victus 15L, which was the subject of this review, is more than capable of running even the most recent games with medium settings and a resolution of 1080p.
The Good
- Doesn’t take up a lot of space
- Lots of accessible ports
The Bad
- Construction could be more robust
Questions and Answers
As a desktop, the HP Victus is very good. Its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 dedicated GPU and Intel Core i5-11400H CPU can handle heavy tasks like video editing and 3D modelling. You can set it up with a more powerful Core i7 and RTX 3060 if you want even better speed.
Even on the lowest power setting, the battery life of the HP Victus 15 is only two hours. Even though the Victus 15 has a big 70 Wh battery pack, it only has a fraction of the battery life of most other gaming laptops.