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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP 17" Laptop, with its larger screen and more RAM, is well-suited for multitasking and productivity tasks that benefit from a spacious display. However, its AMD integrated graphics are less powerful compared to the HP Victus 15, which features a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making the Victus more appropriate for gaming and graphics-intensive applications. The 17" Laptop is also heavier and larger, so if portability is a concern, the smaller Victus might be preferable. Furthermore, the Victus has a higher refresh rate screen, which is better for smooth visuals in gaming. Battery capacity is larger on the Victus, potentially offering longer usage between charges. If your work involves complex graphics or you enjoy gaming, the Victus 15 would be a better choice, while for productivity tasks with a desire for a larger screen, the HP 17" Laptop would be more fitting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Victus 15.
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the HP 17" laptop's screen may not be as sharp or vibrant due to lower resolution and brightness, whereas the HP Victus 15 has a better balance of these features, providing a more pleasant viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design work, color accuracy is crucial, and the HP 17" may not cover as wide a color gamut as needed, making the HP Victus 15 with its satisfactory color performance more suitable for such tasks. However, for 3D and gaming, the importance of a high refresh rate becomes significant for smooth visuals, and neither laptop excels in this area, with both offering likely suboptimal refresh rates, impacting the responsiveness and fluidity of graphics.
Build Quality
6.0
7.4
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its 17.3-inch screen and capable processor, is suited for those who prefer a larger display and sufficient power for everyday tasks without needing advanced graphics capabilities. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, although slightly less portable due to a smaller screen, offers a better balance of power, thanks to its dedicated graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for heavier graphics use within general computing needs. Both laptops provide ample storage and memory for typical use, good battery life, and manage heat and noise effectively while offering keyboards with number pads.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.6
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop is limited in gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated GPU and a basic screen refresh rate, while the HP Victus 15, with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, delivers a better experience for those activities although its smaller screen size and potentially lower battery capacity could be less ideal for extended gameplay or intensive workloads.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for engineering and design.
The HP 17" Laptop is well-suited for engineering and design due to its ample RAM and capable CPU, which are crucial for multitasking and computational tasks, and its large screen which benefits detailed work, though the integrated GPU may limit some graphics-intensive tasks. Conversely, the HP Victus 15, while having less RAM, includes a dedicated high-performance GPU which is better for graphic design and engineering simulations, and it offers a higher screen refresh rate but is slightly more compact and heavier, thus less portable than the HP 17".
Content Creation
7.2
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 17" Laptop and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 17" Laptop and HP Victus 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$650
$628
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $650 and the HP Victus 15 costs $628.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 17" Laptop | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $628 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-13420H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Vega 8 | RTX 3050 6GB (75 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | N/A | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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