Which is better for gaming?

The ASUS TUF Gaming A15. Its RTX 4060 with 8 GB is a clear step above the Victus 15's RTX 3050, and the MUX switch sends frames straight to the screen.

Which has better battery life?

The Victus 15 on paper, rated up to 12 hours against about 6 for the TUF. Real gaming drains both quickly, so treat the gap as light-use only.

Is the touchscreen worth it on the Victus 15?

Only if you want touch for notes or browsing. For gaming it adds little, and the TUF's stronger GPU matters more.

Can I upgrade the storage and RAM?

Yes on both. The TUF has a free M.2 slot and supports up to 32 GB RAM; the Victus 15 takes an M.2 NVMe SSD, but check the shipped RAM before planning an upgrade.

Which is lighter to carry?

The TUF at 4.9 lb versus 5.06 lb for the Victus 15. The difference is small; both are desk-first laptops.

Is the TUF worth stepping up to?

For gaming, yes. The RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM and upgrade slot give it more headroom. Pick the Victus 15 only if touch and longer rated battery matter more.

HP Victus 15 (2026) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15

The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is the stronger gaming machine: its RTX 4060 with 8 GB beats the Victus 15's RTX 3050, and its Ryzen 5 7535HS is a capable six-core chip. The Victus 15 counters with a touchscreen and a lighter-feeling feature set, but its listing shows conflicting RAM figures (8 GB and 16 GB), so confirm the actual configuration before buying. Owners of the TUF line praise the cooling and upgrade room; Victus 15 ratings sit at 3.9 out of 5, with complaints about the panel and fan noise.

Choose the HP Victus 15 if you want a touchscreen laptop for school and light gaming and prefer Intel plus a silver chassis.
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 if gaming performance and upgrade room matter more than a touchscreen.

Prices

HP Victus 15 (2026): $784.99 at Amazon (checked today)
ASUS TUF Gaming A15: $936.00 at DirectDial (last seen Nov 6)
Difference: the HP Victus 15 (2026) is $151.01 cheaper than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 at the latest prices (Nov 6 and Nov 9)

	HP Victus 15 (2026)	ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 3050	NVIDIA RTX 4060 with 8 GB
Processor	Intel Core i5-13420H, six cores up to 4.9 GHz	AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, six cores at 3.3 GHz base
Memory	Listed as both 8 GB and 16 GB	16 GB, expandable to 32 GB
Display	15.6-inch 1080p, 144 Hz, no-glare, touchscreen	15.6-inch 1080p IPS, 144 Hz, no-glare, no touch
Battery	4-cell, rated up to 12 hours	90Wh, rated about 6 hours, charges to 50% in 30 minutes
Upgrades	512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD	512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD plus a free M.2 slot
Ports	Standard USB and HDMI set	USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet
Weight	5.06 lb	4.9 lb

Spec	HP Victus 15 (2026)	ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Operating System	Windows OS	Windows OS
Graphics Processor	NVIDIA GPU	NVIDIA GPU
Drive Type	Solid State Drive	Solid State Drive
Number Of Cores	Hexa Core	Hexa Core
Color	Silver	Bronze
With No-Glare Screen	Yes	Yes
Refresh Rate	144Hz	144Hz
Drive Capacity	512 GB drive	512 GB drive
Screen Size	15.6 inches	15.6 inches
Installed Memory	16 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Battery Life	12 hours	6 hours battery life

Spec	HP Victus 15 (2026)	ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Processor Brand	AMD	AMD CPU
Touchscreen	Yes	—
Language	English / North America	—
Computer Audio	Integrated Stereo Speakers	—
Laptop Battery Type	Li-ion	—
Finger Print Reader	No	—
Screen Resolution	1920x1080	—
Processor Core Generation	i5-13420H	—
Processor Speed (Ghz)	2.1	—
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