The HP Victus is a decent laptop, but nothing stands out as especially wonderful. It looks great aesthetically and packs some decent hardware inside, but build quality and other shortcomings fail to set it apart. With supply chain issues plaguing the electronics industry though, you never know when systems will go out of stock. If you can look past the bloatware and slightly flimsy construction, the Victus will get the job done on a budget.
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The HP Victus is a decent laptop, but nothing stands out as especially wonderful. It looks great aesthetically and packs some decent hardware inside, but build quality and other shortcomings fail to set it apart. With supply chain issues plaguing the electronics industry though, you never know when systems will go out of stock. If you can look past the bloatware and slightly flimsy construction, the Victus will get the job done on a budget.
The HP Victus 16 delivers respectable performance for its price. But with a design that isn't very portable, it's probably best used as a mid-range gaming desktop.
The HP Victus 16 is an affordable and effective option for mainstream gaming. The graphics chip and processor both impress, the 16.1in display increases immersion, and the keyboard is reasonable. However, don’t expect lashings of pace, good screen quality or a particularly high refresh rate.
HP has done a good job squeezing a 16.1in display into a 15.6in laptop body and that gives the new Victus an edge in this highly competitive market sector. The Victus is also stylish, build quality is decent and the keyboard and sound system are all excellent.
Those who are looking for a powerful gaming laptop in the price range between 1000 and 1500 Euros (~$1172-1759) can pick this without almost any hesitation.
While most people would get these kinds of laptops primarily for Gaming, the Victus 16 can handle both audiovisual entertainment and creative content creation. The Victus 16 is an all-rounder and a must-have if you are in the market looking for a midrange gaming laptop with decent specs but without breaking the bank.