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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, consider that the Victus is often targeted towards gaming and may have better graphics and cooling systems, which can be advantageous for performance-intensive tasks, while the Slim 3 is designed for everyday use and is likely more lightweight and portable. The Slim 3 may also offer better battery life, which is ideal for on-the-go use. If price is a critical factor and you require higher performance for tasks like gaming or heavy multitasking, the lower-priced Victus may be appealing. However, if portability and battery life are more important and you mostly do web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Slim 3 could be a better fit despite the slightly higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.0
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Victus 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.5/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU known for good performance in demanding engineering software, along with a high refresh rate screen beneficial for design work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an integrated GPU which is less suited for intensive tasks, and while more portable, it provides a lower screen refresh rate that might not be ideal for detailed design work.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
In general use, the HP Victus 15's superior resolution and brightness provide a more vivid and clear display compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which makes for a better viewing experience for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the HP Victus 15 offers a wider color gamut, allowing for more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for those fields; however, both laptops only offer fair screen quality since professionals may require even more precise color fidelity. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the HP Victus 15's lower refresh rate limits the smoothness of motion, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced visuals, making neither of these laptops ideal for those use cases.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The HP Victus 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$628
$445
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $628 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $445.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 stands out for general use due to its superior CPU and dedicated GPU, making it more capable for a range of tasks including entry-level gaming, but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which offers good portability and long battery life but has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, making it suitable for basic tasks but not for intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Victus 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$628 | $445 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 3050 6GB (75 W) | Vega 6 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 47 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | White | N/A | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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Rtings
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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