Which is better for gaming?

The Alienware. Its RTX 4050 beats the Radeon RX 6550M, and its 165Hz screen is faster. The Victus is the cheaper way into 144Hz gaming.

Is the Alienware worth the extra money?

At recent lows the gap was about $120. That buys double the storage, a lighter body, a sharper 16:10 screen and stronger graphics, so it is worth it if you carry the laptop or play demanding games.

Which is easier to carry?

The Alienware, at 4.3 lb versus 7.4 lb for the Victus. That is a 3.1 lb difference, which matters on a daily commute.

Which has more storage?

The Alienware, with a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD. The Victus has a 512GB SSD, so you will manage installs sooner.

Do both have backlit keyboards?

Yes. Both list a backlit keyboard, and the Alienware adds AlienFX lighting customization through Command Center.

Which lasts longer on battery?

The Victus is rated up to 7.5 hours. The Alienware's listed specs give no battery figure, so treat it as unknown rather than better or worse.

HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop vs Alienware 15.3" AI Laptop Ryzen 5

Buy the Alienware if you want a lighter, faster, sharper gaming laptop and can spend about $120 more. Buy the HP Victus if budget is the deciding factor. The Alienware's lowest recent price was $944.90 on November 6; the Victus's was $824.28 on November 3.

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