ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) vs HP Victus 16
The Verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 excels as a premium ultrabook with its stunning 3K OLED 120Hz display (2880x1800, 550 nits), feather-light 1.20kg aluminum chassis, and Intel Core Ultra 7 efficiency. Battery life reaches 14 hours for professionals. HP Victus 16 targets gamers with a larger 16.1-inch screen, stronger Core i5-13500H performance (12 cores), 144Hz refresh rate, and half the price at $799. However, Victus suffers from dated 1080p resolution, plastic build, merely 7-hour battery, and 2.31kg weight. Portability heavily favors ASUS. Display quality decisively favors ASUS's OLED panel over IPS. For ultraportable productivity with exceptional screen tech, ASUS wins convincingly. Budget-conscious gamers preferring larger screens may accept Victus's compromises, but the $600 premium reflects ASUS's superior build, display, and efficiency—recommend ASUS for most users seeking daily-driver excellence.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) if…
- →Ultra-light at 1.20 kg with a premium Ceraluminum chassis
- →Vivid 3K OLED display with accurate colors
- →Intel Core Ultra 200V series delivers exceptional efficiency
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 Zenbook S 14 (2024)
Pros
- Ultra-light at 1.20 kg with a premium Ceraluminum chassis
- Vivid 3K OLED display with accurate colors
- Intel Core Ultra 200V series delivers exceptional efficiency
- Solid all-day battery endurance
- Thoughtful design with excellent hinge mechanism
Cons
- Intel Core Ultra 200V series slower than H-class for heavy workloads
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Only one USB-A port
- Glossy OLED touch surface catches fingerprints
- No SD card reader
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 Zenbook S 14 (2024) | HP Victus 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.20 kg | 5.09 lbs (2.31 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum with Ceraluminum lid | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 311.2 x 219.3 x 14.9 mm | 14.09 x 10.2 x 0.92 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 16.1 inches |
| Type | 3K OLED anti-glare touch | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core (4P+4LPE) | 12 cores (4P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i5-13500H |
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