HP Victus 16 vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
HP Victus 16 targets gaming enthusiasts with a 144Hz IPS display, Intel Core i5-13500H, and robust port selection including USB-A and SD card reader at an aggressive $799 price point. LG Gram SuperSlim prioritizes ultraportability with a stunning 0.43-inch profile, featherweight 2.18 lbs, superior OLED display (400 nits), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, commanding $1699. Victus excels for content creators and gamers seeking performance-per-dollar, offering 2x the refresh rate and faster GPU capabilities. Gram dominates mobility and display quality with magnesium construction, Thunderbolt ports, and 12-hour battery life versus Victus's 7 hours. Choose Victus if gaming and value matter most; select Gram if you prioritize portability and screen quality for professional work.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Victus 16 | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.09 lbs (2.31 kg) | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Plastic | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 10.2 x 0.92 inches | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.1 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 12 cores (4P + 8E) | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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