Over the years, HP’s Omen family has become a go-to brand for gamers. This brand has been able to produce high-quality laptops and desktops that deliver flawless gaming experience.
However… Omen computers are very expensive. Is it possible to have a good gaming team today without having to spend so much money?
It seems that HP wanted to answer this question (or perhaps this need) with its line of HP Victus computers. This family of Victus computers could be considered the little sister of the Omen.
The Victus aims to attract new player with a more spec-conscious and budget-conscious gaming laptop. It started with the Victus 16 last year, and now with the new Victus 15, HP seems to have wanted to push the device one step further.
The Victus 15 gaming laptop has the appearance of a gaming laptop, with a backlit keyboard, a large touchpadOmen’s signature font and three stylish color finishes: Mica Silver, Performance Blue and Ceramic White.
While it may have elements of that signature gaming aesthetic, it may not be as striking as other computer designs. video game
The biggest draw of the Victus 15, as the name suggests, is its 15.6-inch IPS LCD screen. This is the first time that a 15.6-inch screen has been used in the Victus range which had previously opted for a larger 16.1-inch screen. This makes it more portable than its bigger sibling, ideal for those who want the Victus for work and play.
The 15.6-inch anti-glare screen offers options up to Full HD at 144Hz, but it’s unclear if this $799 model has lower specs. However, all configurations are Eyesafe Low Blue Light certified, making it easier to play at night.
It has a viewing angle of 178 degrees, with incredibly thin bezels that allow the chassis to match that of a 15-inch laptop, providing a far superior viewing experience on such an affordable machine.
Unsurprisingly, the cheap nature of the Victus 15 means it doesn’t have the most powerful internals, but that should be enough for new gamers.
Base specs include an Intel Core i7-12700H or AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti or Radeon RX 6500M from AMD, and up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM. There’s also 1TB of Gen4 PCIe SSD storage available.
Cooling is just as important as spec, and the HP Victus 15 prioritizes airflow through a large rear-facing vent.
It’s flanked by a four-way airflow and dual-heatpipe design that should help keep the system cool and performing optimally during longer gaming sessions.
HP claims that airflow has improved by 7%, but air intake area has increased by 146% compared to its big brother, the Victus 16. However, whether this remains to be seen noticeable in actual use.
Along with having the latest version of Windows 11, HP has included the Omen Gaming Hub app. Pre-installed on the Victus 15, it provides a centralized control room for the laptop, allowing you to tweak its performance, free up system resources, overclock the system, and even optimize it for high-frequency gaming. .
That might not seem like much to dedicated gamers who know how to squeeze the most power out of their systems, but it’s a valuable resource for those new to the game.
However, the most attractive element of the HP Victus 15 is its price. HP has confirmed that the new 15-inch gaming laptop will start at just $799 in the US (about 750 dollars when converted, but the official price in dollars is to be confirmed), making it one of the most affordable gaming laptops on the market today.
While most brands focus on the high end, some players They want a more laid back experience. Looks like that’s where the Victus 15 comes in.
For those interested, HP has confirmed that the Victus 15 will be available “this summer” from both HP itself and global retailers.
