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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, and don't mind the additional cost and weight, the HP Victus 15 is a great choice with its powerful processor and graphics card. However, if affordability, longer battery life, and a lighter, more portable laptop are more important, and you are fine with slightly less performance, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro would be a better option. Both laptops are suitable for general use and engineering, but the HP leans more towards intensive use cases, while the Lenovo favors users who need to balance between price and capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use like web browsing and watching videos, the HP Victus 15 offers satisfactory visuals, but the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's higher resolution and brightness provide crisper and more vibrant images. For engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy, the Lenovo stands out with its wider color gamut, making it a preferable choice for professionals working with detailed graphics. However, for 3D applications and gaming where fluid motion is key, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, but the panel quality and resolution would still render the Lenovo slightly more favorable.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 is favored for general use due to its solid CPU and GPU combination suitable for a variety of tasks, along with a decent-sized screen and sufficient RAM, though it is a bit heavier with a modest battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is also apt for general use, providing a sharper and brighter display for better screen quality, a lighter build for improved portability, more RAM for smoother multitasking, and a longer battery life, albeit with a speaker quality that is just slightly higher.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.5
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both fair for gaming and 3D because they come equipped with Nvidia RTX 3050 GPUs, which provide decent graphical power for gaming, but aren't top-end cards that can handle the most demanding games at the highest settings with ease. However, the HP Victus 15 has a higher screen refresh rate at 144Hz compared to the 120Hz of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, offering a potentially smoother gaming experience, particularly in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Victus 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 is suitable for engineering and design with its capable Intel CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and a quality IPS screen but has comparatively less RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which boasts a higher resolution display and twice the RAM for handling complex tasks more effectively, alongside a similarly powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it also well-suited for such workloads. While the Victus 15 offers a solid combination of essential features for engineering and design, the IdeaPad 5 Pro's edge in screen details and memory could make it a preferable option for more demanding design work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Victus 15 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
7.0
7.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Victus 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$647
$620
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $647 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $620.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$647 | $620 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 3050 6GB (75 W) | RTX 3050 (35 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | White | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Victus 15
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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