Budget-conscious gamers and students looking for a reliable machine have a compelling choice with the updated HP Victus 15 (2023). HP has refreshed this popular laptop series with newer silicon, offering Intel's 13th Gen "Raptor Lake" and AMD's Ryzen 7000-series CPUs paired with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX series graphics cards.
Design and Display
In terms of styling, the 2023 iteration keeps the refined aesthetic of its predecessor, complete with a wide central hinge and small gaps near the edges. The lid features the bold, glossy signature "V" logo. In Nepal, it is sold in Mica Silver, while international markets also get options like Ceramic White and Performance Blue.
For visuals, the device features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel with Full HD resolution. Designed specifically for gaming performance, the display provides a smooth 144Hz refresh rate with a rapid 9ms response time. It reaches a peak brightness of 250 nits—ideal for indoor use—and covers 45% of the NTSC color spectrum.
Performance and Storage
Under the hood, the HP Victus 15 (2023) comes in multiple processor and GPU configurations. The entry-level model pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an RTX 2050 GPU, handling daily computing and casual gaming with ease. Moving up, the Intel Core i5-13420H variant matched with an RTX 3050 delivers higher processing power. The top-tier option boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS and RTX 4050 GPU combo, providing superior multi-core output to tackle heavier workloads and modern AAA gaming. Hardware builds support up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM along with a 512GB NVMe SSD for fast storage.
Ports, Connectivity, and Battery
The laptop offers a comprehensive selection of ports: one USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), an RJ45 Ethernet port, an audio combo jack, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a USB Type-C port (with DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge functionality). Wireless connections are handled by Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Depending on the specific variant, the system relies on either a 52.5Wh or 70Wh Li-ion polymer battery, charged via a 150W power adapter. HP rates the battery for up to 6 hours and 30 minutes of typical usage. Other standard hardware perks include a 720p HD webcam, a full-sized backlit keyboard, dual stereo speakers, and a multi-gesture touchpad.
HP Victus 15 (2023) Price in Nepal
The HP Victus 15 (2023) starts at NPR 90,000 for the base Ryzen 5 7535HS configuration and tops out at NPR 159,999 for the higher-end Ryzen 7 7445HS variant. It is available for purchase through local computer stores across Nepal.
