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    Victus 15-FA1093DX
    A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i5 13420H 2.1GHz processor, 8GB of memory, 6GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, and a 512GB solid-state drive.
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    Description
    A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i5 13420H 2.1GHz processor, 8GB of memory, 6GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, and a 512GB solid-state drive.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Portability
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    2-in-1
     /  5
    Battery life (hr.)
     /  5
    Thin & light
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was very good. Tasks like email, word processing and web browsing will be accomplished quickly. Compared to other tested laptops, it was among the fastest with common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up almost instantly. It was fast when composing documents with images, calculating large data spreadsheets, and running other productivity tasks, and it was fast for manipulating filters on multiple images, converting and editing videos, and rendering 3D models and calculating simulations. With hybrid graphics, the laptop can dynamically switch to the dedicated graphics card when a performance boost is needed for demanding games or applications. Everyday tasks, like web browsing or playing videos, will default to the integrated graphics chip, which is more power efficient and can reduce noise and extend battery life.

    Portability: This laptop is a very good choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 13.75 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 6.75 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were notably longer than many similar laptops, under a workload of mixed use. In heavier loads, the battery lasted shorter than expected, so you're more likely to need a charge as you run more performance intensive tasks. At 5.1 lbs, weight was typical for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: Some features of the keyboard, touchpad, and labeling, were well-designed, and were comfortable or convenient to use. The keyboard was not full-sized, and might be uncomfortable for larger hands. Its high contrast letters were easy to read, and the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. There's a dedicated number pad for faster data entry. The power button was well labeled and conveniently located.

    Display: The display quality was very good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display produces a smaller array of colors than on most other tested laptops.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: The 512GB solid-state drive uses less power and accesses data more quickly than conventional hard-disk drives. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners using USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) for maximum performance. Gigabit ethernet provides fast transfer of data over a local network. This laptop has a full-size HDMI port and supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to an HDTV or monitor.

    Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one. The power supply and chassis are heavier than the average weight of a comparable laptop and power supply.

    About

    The HP Victus 15-FA1093DX is a 15.6-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has 8GB of memory and a 512GB solid-state drive. It has an Intel Core i5 13420H 2.1GHz processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 video adapter with 6GB dedicated memory, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics. It lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It was tested with Windows 11 Home installed.

    It has 2 full-size, 1 type-C USB ports built-in on the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. It supports WiFi 5 (802.11ac), so it's compatible with high-speed routers. It also supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax), which provides faster and more dependable High Efficiency Wireless, but you'll need a compatible router to see the faster speeds. Gigabit ethernet is built-in on the laptop. It has Bluetooth 5.3 built-in. It has a 0.9MP webcam for video conferencing.

    The HP Victus 15-FA1093DX measures 14.1 inches wide by 10 inches deep by 1.2 inches high, and it weighs 5.1 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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