HP Victus 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 6550M, Silver
The 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H and 6GB RTX 3050 GPU drive smooth 1080p gaming on the 144Hz anti-glare display. The micro-edge IPS panel and backlit keyboard enhance the immersive experience in a practical, understated chassis. This laptop suits entry-level gamers who prioritize high refresh rate gameplay over maximum graphical fidelity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202577/100
Buyers praised gaming performance and RAM upgradeability, but noted weak speakers, short battery life, and one case of hardware specs mismatch.
- Gaming performance improves greatly after RAM upgrade; 144Hz screen and build quality praised.
- Battery life is short, especially under gaming; one reviewer felt chained to a power outlet.
- One buyer received a lower GPU (RTX 3050 vs advertised RTX 4050) and only 2 memory slots instead of 4.
- Speakers described as low volume, mediocre; one reviewer called them 'terribly low'.
- Q1 202567/100
Buyers praised performance and value but reported battery drain, dim screen, and GPU switching issues. One unit had severe battery failure on first use.
- Great performance and value for money, sleek design, runs cool, handles games well.
- Battery may fail completely or drain quickly, especially during gaming.
- No option to permanently switch to dedicated GPU; screen dimmer than expected.
- Speakers are mediocre; power cable lacked velcro strap; RAM upgrade recommended.
Based on 15 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6550M |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
Physical
| Weight | 2.3 kg / 5.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP Victus 15.6" | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 4096 | 2048 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA AMD Radeon RX 6550M | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | - | 80 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Victus 15.6" | 58.1 | 83 | 36.3 | 29.7 | 59.5 | 31.5 | 35.8 | 36.9 | 33.4 | 95.3 | 53.9 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 93.8 | 90.7 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 98.5 | 98.9 | 98.1 | 87.8 | 1.6 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 98.9 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 70 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 90.8 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall48.2
- AI/LLM28.8
- Gaming64.9
- Portability42.3
- Creator58.1
- Student60
- Business46.9
- Developer51.6
- Entertainment55
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