Storm Score 70 out of 100
Reviews 9 published
Outlets 7 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 67% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise hp victus 15 for solid gaming performance and price but fault its weak battery life and display; overall they view it as a capable budget option with notable compromises.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
70 / 100
Tier Distribution 9 reviews total
0%
67%
33%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 6 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 3 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent price
  • Good keyboard and touchpad
  • 144 Hz display
  • Good gaming performance
  • Handles most games at 30 FPS
  • Versatile work use

Points of Contention

  • Generic design
  • Disappointing build quality
  • 60 FPS is often out of reach
  • Bad battery life
  • Webcam Clarity Issues

Professional Reviews

9 reviews from 9 critics
80
Allisa James
TechRadar

The HP Victus 15 delivers solid gaming performance and versatility at an affordable price point, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious gamers. However, its poor battery life and plain design are notable drawbacks that may deter users prioritizing portability or aesthetics.

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Isaac Rouse
Tom's Hardware

The HP Victus 15 delivers solid entry-level gaming performance and strong productivity at a budget price, but it suffers from a mediocre display, poor webcam, and excessive pre-installed software. It is a good value for budget-conscious gamers willing to accept these trade-offs.

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Mark Coppock
Digital Trends

The HP Victus 15 delivers solid productivity performance and decent 1080p gaming at a competitive price point, making it a viable option for budget gamers. However, it suffers from poor battery life, a mediocre screen, and confusing configuration options that complicate purchasing decisions.

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Monica Chin
The Verge

The HP Victus 15 offers an affordable entry point for budget gaming with acceptable performance in lighter titles, but its GTX 1650 GPU struggles with AAA games and battery life is severely limited. While its unobtrusive design and portability are decent, the dim display, stiff touchpad, and short runtime make it better suited as a secondary machine rather than a primary laptop.

Acclaimed 7/10
70
Charles Jefferies
PCMag

“HP’s Victus 15 presents a solid value for budget-conscious gamers.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
70
Ryan Whitwam
PCWorld

“The 2024 HP Victus 15 is a great budget gaming machine, but it’s not ideal for much else.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
60
Matthew S. Smith
PCWorld

“The HP Victus 15 isn’t powerful enough to deliver 60 FPS in many games, but it’s hard to beat for the price.”

Mixed 3/5
60
Prakhar Khanna
Gizmodo

“If your priority is performance and you are a budget conscious gamer, the Victus 15 won’t disappoint you at that price point.”

Mixed 3/5
60
Eric Grevstad
PCMag

“HP's thrifty Victus 15 has a few appealing features, but its subpar gaming performance makes the base model no fun.”

Mixed 3/5

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