ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs HP Victus 16
The Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 delivers superior performance with its newer AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor against HP's Intel i5-13500H, offering noticeably faster gaming and productivity performance. Display specs match identically at 1920x1080 144Hz IPS with 300 nits brightness, though the HP's larger 16.1-inch screen provides more workspace. Battery life favors ASUS at 10 hours versus HP's 7 hours, and the ASUS weighs marginally less (2.20kg). HP counters with a lower $799 price point and SD card support, representing stronger value for budget-conscious buyers. Both feature identical 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB storage. For gaming and demanding workloads, ASUS's performance advantage justifies the $300 premium, but HP remains an excellent choice for casual users prioritizing affordability and screen real estate.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- →90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
Buy the HP Victus 16 if…
- →RTX 4050 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- →144Hz display is smooth for competitive gaming
- →70 Wh battery is larger than most gaming laptops at this price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- 90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
- Upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots
- Quiet under light workloads
Cons
- 1080p FHD display looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- 300-nit brightness is poor for well-lit rooms
- Plastic chassis lacks a premium feel
- No Thunderbolt support
- Fan noise escalates quickly under load
HP Victus 16
Pros
- RTX 4050 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- 144Hz display is smooth for competitive gaming
- 70 Wh battery is larger than most gaming laptops at this price
- Expandable storage with a second M.2 slot
- Understated design doesn't scream 'gaming laptop'
Cons
- FHD resolution on a 16-inch screen looks soft up close
- Heavy at 5.09 lbs with a bulky charger
- 300-nit display is dim for daytime use
- Plastic build feels budget compared to Legion or ROG rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | HP Victus 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 5.09 lbs (2.31 kg) |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 14.09 x 10.2 x 0.92 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16.1 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 12 cores (4P + 8E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i5-13500H |
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