HP Victus 15-fa2013dx vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
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HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Scores
Specifications
| HP Victus 15-fa2013dx | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.29 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 52 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.