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.
CPU Intel Core i5 13420H
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 15.6" 1920x1080
GPU NVIDIA AMD Radeon RX 6550M
OS Windows 11 Home
Weight 2.3 kg
48 Overall Score
Price $824
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.
Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
- 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 Air M4 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA-R9641TB | MSI Creator A13V | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i7 13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 24 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 | 13.6" 2560x1664 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | NVIDIA AMD Radeon RX 6550M | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 54 | 80 | 70 | 54 | 62 |
| 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 | 29.6 | 59.5 | 31.5 | 35.8 | 37.1 | 33.4 | 95.3 | 53.9 |
| Apple MacBook Air M4 Compare | 76.1 | 74.8 | 65 | 51.4 | 87 | 91.4 | 79.3 | 90.8 | 98.1 | 99.4 | 27.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 70 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA-R9641TB Compare | 95.9 | 90.8 | 99.1 | 77.3 | 88.9 | 94.3 | 65.3 | 0 | 60.4 | 96 | 7.9 |
| MSI Creator A13V Compare | 75 | 90 | 83.9 | 67.9 | 89.7 | 72.9 | 93.9 | 0 | 60.4 | 64.4 | 28.7 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61 | 65.3 | 90.8 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 12.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
New Kit
Usage Scores
- Overall48.2
- AI/LLM28.8
- Gaming64.9
- Portability42.3
- Creator58.1
- Student60
- Business46.9
- Developer51.6
- Entertainment55
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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