HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) $799 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
HP	GIGABYTE
Model
Victus 15 Gaming Laptop	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 4050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
512GB PCIe SSD	1TB SSD
512GB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
5.06 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Mica Silver	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
8.0	8 cores
Threads
16.0	16 threads
Base Clock
4.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 Inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
144Hz	165Hz
Response Time
7ms (typical)	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
72% NTSC	100% sRGB
Brightness
250 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare, Narrow Bezel	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
140W	140W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
Approx. 20,000 3DMark Time Spy	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
DLSS 3, NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB PCIe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supports additional M.2 SSD or 2.5" HDD	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS/Hardware configuration	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit Keyboard with WASD Highlight	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
No	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
HP Gaming Mode, NVIDIA GeForce Experience	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual Fan with Vapor Chamber	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via BIOS and software	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Quiet	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
See above in Graphics	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
52.5 Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
150W AC Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
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	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch, Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise Cancellation	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm combo)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD Webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid, Plastic chassis	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Mica Silver	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Dual Fan Vapor Chamber	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
HP Command Center, Windows 11 pre-installed	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
150W AC Adapter	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
7-in-1 Docking Station (1TB), MicroSD Card, Cables, Cleaning Cloth	None
Launch Date
Release Date
September 2025	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

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

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050)

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