HP Victus 15 RTX 3050
Score: 77/100
Acer Nitro V i7
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Acer Nitro V 15 with an i7-13620H and RTX 4050 offers strong performance and a high-refresh 144 Hz display in a lightweight chassis, but its dim, low-color-accuracy screen and lack of Thunderbolt limit its premium appeal. It remains a solid value for gamers who prioritize raw power over display quality.
The HP Victus 15 (2022) pairs a 12th-gen i5-12450H with an RTX 3050, offering decent 1080p gaming on a 144 Hz IPS screen. It provides good upgradeability and a dual-fan cooling system, though the display brightness and lack of Thunderbolt limit its premium appeal.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 GB | 6 GBbest | |
8 | 10best | |
144 Hzbest | 144 Hzbest | |
4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHzbest | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
512 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
15.6 inbest | 15.6 inbest | |
3,200 MHz | 5,200 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Processor(3) | ||
CPU Model | i5-12450H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
CPU Cores | 8 | 10 |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Memory(3) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3200 MHz | 5200 MHz |
Storage(2) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1000 GB |
SSD Type | NVMe | PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
Display(1) | ||
Brightness (nits) | 235 nits | 250 nits |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.29 kg | 2.115 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Victus 15 for delivering solid entry-level gaming performance at a very competitive price, especially noting its 144 Hz display, upgradable components, and the brighter 2025 screen and extended battery life. However, they criticize the dim older display, low-resolution webcam, single-channel RAM in base models, and the fact that its performance falls short of higher-wattage GPUs found in pricier rivals.
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's smooth 144 Hz gameplay, comfortable keyboard, and the ability to upgrade RAM and storage, while frequently mentioning the disappointing screen brightness, subpar webcam, and intrusive bloatware as common pain points.
Professional reviewers commend the Nitro V 15 for its strong internals, especially the 10-core i7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, but criticize the low-brightness, color-inaccurate display and lack of Thunderbolt.
Everyday users praise the laptop's gaming performance, fast SSD responsiveness, and lightweight design, while common complaints focus on the dim, washed-out screen and modest battery life.
“looks dull even at full brightness”
