Is the HP Victus 15 good for 1080p gaming?

Yes. The RTX 3050 and 144Hz screen suit 1080p play, especially esports titles. Expect to lower settings on demanding new games.

Should I upgrade the RAM?

It ships with 8GB, which owners often call the main bottleneck. Adding a second stick to reach 16GB helps multitasking and newer games.

It is a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel at 144Hz with 300 nits and anti-glare coating. Colors cover about 62.5% of sRGB, so it is fine for games but not for color-accurate creative work.

How long does the battery last?

HP claims up to 8 hours, but owners report much shorter runtime, particularly when gaming. Plan on keeping the charger nearby.

The laptop, its power adapter and a two-month Xbox Game Pass Premium trial.

Does it have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, the keyboard is backlit and includes an integrated numeric pad.

Where can I buy the HP Victus Gaming 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Laptop (Intel i5-13420H)?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy.

HP Victus Gaming 15 (i5-13420H) Price History: 31% Off at Best Buy

Q: Where is the HP Victus Gaming 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Laptop (Intel i5-13420H) cheapest?

At Walmart, for $774.00, 31% off, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the HP Victus Gaming 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Laptop (Intel i5-13420H)?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 909 ratings. Buyers like: Overall performance; Speed; Portability. Common complaints: Battery life; RAM.

What reviewers say

4.6 / 5909 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 909 ratings, buyers like the speed, overall performance, portability and design. The recurring complaints are battery life, the 8GB of RAM, fan noise and heat.

What people mention

PerformancePraisedBuyers describe the Core i5 and RTX 3050 combo as fast and smooth for daily use and 1080p gaming.
BatteryCriticisedOwners say real-world battery life is far below the 8-hour claim, especially when gaming.
MemoryCriticisedThe 8GB of RAM is called out as too little for heavier games and multitasking.
Fan noiseCriticisedReviewers report the fans become loud under load.
HeatCriticisedThe laptop runs warm during long gaming sessions, according to owners.
PortabilityPraisedBuyers find it easy to carry for a gaming laptop.

From Best Buy

15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS anti-glare display with 144 Hz refresh rate
Intel Core i5-13420H processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 dedicated graphics
8GB DDR4 RAM
512GB solid state drive (SSD)
Backlit keyboard with integrated numeric pad

Materials: Designed using responsible materials like ocean-bound plastic and post-consumer recycled plastic
Fit: Weighs 5.06 lbs and measures 0.93" thin
In the box: Xbox Game Pass Premium 2-month trial

About the HP Victus Gaming 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Laptop (Intel i5-13420H)

The HP Victus Gaming 15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i5-13420H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 dedicated graphics. It has 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB solid state drive.

The 15.6-inch IPS display has a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has an anti-glare surface and reaches 300 nits of brightness.