Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899 Check Deal	HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) $799 Check Deal	HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
Alienware	HP
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	Victus 15 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe SSD
1TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	5.06 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Mica Silver
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	8.0
Threads
24 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	15.6 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1080 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3ms	7ms (typical)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	72% NTSC
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	250 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezel
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	6 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	DLSS 3, NVIDIA Reflex
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 20,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Supports additional M.2 SSD or 2.5" HDD
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS/Hardware configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Backlit Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	No
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	HP Gaming Mode, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Dual Fan with Vapor Chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Supported via BIOS and software
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Balanced, Performance, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	See above in Graphics
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	52.5 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W	150W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Mic combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-touch, Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X Ultra, Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm combo)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD Webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum lid, Plastic chassis
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Mica Silver
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	No
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, Dual Fan Vapor Chamber
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	HP Command Center, Windows 11 pre-installed
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	150W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	7-in-1 Docking Station (1TB), MicroSD Card, Cables, Cleaning Cloth
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	September 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050)

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