HP Victus 16

The Victus 16 offers good entry-level performance, but its pricing puts it against better QHD laptops.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • READY FOR PLAY – This Victus Gaming Laptop PC has all the specs you need for elevated gaming, such as NVIDIA graphics, a 12th generation Intel Core processor, an upgraded cooling system , and OMEN Gaming Hub.
  • TOMORROW’S GRAPHICS CARD – Take on the latest games using the power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, featuring enhanced Ray Tracing and Tensor Cores, new streaming multiprocessors, and 6 GB of high speed dedicated memory
  • JAW-DROPPING DISPLAY – Experience crisp, lag-free gameplay with an FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, micro-edge 16.1-inch screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 7 millisecond response time; game longer without eyestrain with this Eyesafe certified display.
  • SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE – Multitasking is now easier than ever thanks to the 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor, capable of dynamically distributing power to where your system needs it most
  • MEMORY AND STORAGE – Get a boost to your system’s responsiveness as well as improved frame rates with 16 GB of RAM. Also, experience up to 30x faster performance than a traditional hard drive with your laptop computer’s 512 GB of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage
  • GAME UNINTERRUPTED – Keep playing as your HP gaming laptop’s battery lasts up to 6 hours and 45 minutes and can be recharged to 50% in approximately 30 minutes with HP Fast Charge
  • WINDOWS 11 HOME AND WARRANTY – From a rejuvenated Start menu to new ways to connect, the Windows 11 OS is the place to think, express, and create in a natural way. Protect your purchase with the 1-year limited warranty.

PROS

+ Excellent battery life
+ Bright display
+ Comfortable keyboard
+ Attractive design

CONS

- Not a good value unless you can get it on sale
- Speakers could be better

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 28, 2023
The Victus 16 offers good entry-level performance, but its pricing puts it against better QHD laptops.
80
By PCMag on December 22, 2021
HP's new Victus 16 is a good budget gaming laptop, but it commits the sin that the best in its class avoid—its cost-cutting design pokes through in several key ways.
60
By Tom's Guide on January 14, 2022
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.
70
By TrustedReviews on December 08, 2021
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.
70
By TechRadar on January 14, 2024
The HP Victus 16 is one of many new gaming laptops that come equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050. Thanks to an Intel Core i7 and 16GB in this configuration, it offers a little better performance than most, though at a higher price. It’s a shame that you only get a 60Hz refresh rate without paying for an upgrade. However, it is able to tackle the latest games with a minimum of compromise (if you skip Ray Tracing).
80