HP Victus 15vsHP ProBook 450 G9

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HP
HP Victus 15
Victus 15

Quick Stats

The HP Victus 15 delivers impressive performance, making it suitable for gaming needs at a decent price.
The HP Victus 15's build quality is decent but has some flex and play in its hinge mechanism primarily.
The HP Victus 15's display is a compromise for those valuing performance over visuals, lacking vibrancy and accuracy.
The HP Victus 15 boasts a powerful feature set with AMD processor, NVIDIA GPU, and up to 32GB RAM.
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HP ProBook 450 G9
ProBook 450 G9

Quick Stats

The HP ProBook 450 G9 delivers good performance with a comfortable temperature and quiet operation.
The HP ProBook 450 G9 boasts a durable, lightweight all-aluminum chassis with sturdy build quality.
The HP ProBook 450 G9's full HD IPS display is bright, but lacks color accuracy and sRGB gamut coverage.
The HP ProBook 450 G9 features a spill-resistant keyboard, fingerprint reader, and upgradeable RAM and storage options.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Victus 15
Winner
#545
HP ProBook 450 G9
#547
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Victus 15
#328
HP ProBook 450 G9
#71
Winner
Display
HP Victus 15
#701
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#856
Performance
HP Victus 15
#132
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#134
Build
HP Victus 15
#616
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#624
Features
HP Victus 15
#751
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#752

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Victus 15
HP HP ProBook 450 G9
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce MX570
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 PCIe + 1x 2230 M.2 PCIe See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Victus 15

Strengths

The HP Victus 15 has exceptionally well done thermals, with average surface temperatures as low as 41°C under peak loads.
Performance for example is great whether you're playing AAA titles that are both New or Old or modern-day mainstream games they all run at relatively healthy settings in terms of Graphics while maintaining High frame rates
The laptop has a decent selection of IO ports, including USB-A, USB-C, and an HDMI port.
The battery life is not bad, with around 6 hours and 20 minutes of runtime on a single charge.
The speakers are decent, with good volume and minimal distortion.
The HP Victus 15 has a great build quality, with a sturdy body and well-constructed components.
The laptop's performance justifies the point of getting a lower-end GPU like the RTX 4050, making it a great option for gamers on a budget.

Weaknesses

The color quality of the display is poor, with limited color accuracy and gamut.
The brightness of the display is also low, making it difficult to use in bright environments.
The hinge mechanism is flimsy and needs improvement, causing the laptop's screen to wobble when opened or closed.
The keyboard and trackpad are decent but not exceptional, lacking some features like customizable backlighting or gesture support.
The thermal management system can throttle under heavy loads, affecting performance and increasing temperatures.
The battery life is not great, with around 1-1.5 hours of runtime when gaming on a single charge.
The speakers are not anything to write home about, lacking some features like bass or treble controls.

HP ProBook 450 G9

Strengths

The laptop's all-aluminum chassis is lightweight, stopping the scales at 1.79 kilograms.
The structural Integrity of the laptop is on par with some Flex from the lid and a sturdy base.
Typing on the keyboard is great thanks to the Long Key travel and clicky feedback.
The display is good for General use, but it's not suitable for Creator work
The battery pack lasts for 12 hours and 13 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 28 minutes of video playback
The HP ProBook 450 G9 offers two Sodom slots and two m point two slots for Ram and storage upgrades respectively, making it future-proof

Weaknesses

The speakers are a bit too quiet even at max volume.
There are deviations across the entire frequency range of the speakers.
The laptop doesn't show the best performance in Cinebench scores compared to other business laptops with the same processor
The integrated Iris GPU is not as powerful as some other business laptops, and the mx-570 handles itself similarly.
The display only covers 51% of the srgb color gamut, making it unsuitable for Creator work.
The laptop's cooling system, while quiet and cool, doesn't allow the GPU to reach its peak performance.
Read Full Reviews

HP Victus 15

The HP Victus 15 is a budget-friendly gaming laptop that punches above its weight. With its impressive performance, well-managed thermals, and decent selection of IO ports, this laptop checks many boxes for gamers on a budget. While it may not excel in every area, such as display quality or build materials, the Victus 15 still manages to deliver a great gaming experience. In this review, we'll delve into its strengths and weaknesses, helping you decide if this laptop is worth considering for your gaming needs.

HP ProBook 450 G9

The HP ProBook 450 G9 is the larger sibling of the popular ProBook 440 G9, offering a 15.6-inch display in an all-aluminum chassis that's lightweight and durable. We take a closer look at this business laptop to see if it matches its smaller counterpart in terms of performance, battery life, and overall usability. With a range of port options, including USB Type-C and HDMI, and a comfortable keyboard with backlighting, the ProBook 450 G9 promises to be a solid companion for professionals on-the-go.

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