HP Victus 16 (2021 Intel) review
HP Victus 16 (2021 Intel) — from 2021, 2.48 kg, performance 70.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 16.1" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 11400H , Intel Core i7 11800H |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.48 kg |
| Battery | 70 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Victus 16 (2021, Intel)
The Intel twin of the 2021 Victus 16 runs a Core i5 11400H with a GTX 1650 and 32GB of RAM at the same $590 as its AMD sibling. The sheets diverge on one axis that matters and agree on nearly everything else.
Where it holds up
With no stated strength in the deltas, the absolute sheet leads with photo design at 93 — top-tier, two points clear of the AMD twin's 91. Light office work at 84.85 sits high, gaming at 66 joins the high band, and overall performance at 70.4 edges the AMD sheet. Value at 80.75 is high-band, and the 70Wh battery reads effectively at the class median of 71 — the one hardware line where this twin clearly invests. Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege clear their recommended bars.
Where it falls short
Memory stops at 32GB against the gaming-class median of 64, the stated weakness. Portability at 21.4 is the fourth-lowest reading in this batch and mobility shares the low band with the rest of the 2021 Victus chassis. The 2.48kg weight reads above the class median of 2.4. Modeling and engineering CAD at 57 stay mid-tier, and the 13.44% depreciation curve is mid-pack.
Price and depreciation
At $590 with 13.44% annual decay, the two-year projection lands near $440 — the shared flat curve of the 2021 vintage in this batch.
Alternatives to consider
The AMD twin matches the price and answers with the same sheet minus two photo points. The 2022 Victus 16 Intel in this batch costs $147 more and carries an RTX 3050 with a stronger platform; this one argues with the 70Wh battery and the photo score.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The best photo sheet of the 2021 Victus quartet and the biggest battery of the four, at the price of the batch's least portable readings — a desk machine and honest about it.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
below class average -
weight is in line with typical gaming class (heavy).
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battery capacity is in line with typical gaming class (large tier).
below class average
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Victus 16 (2021 Intel): verdict
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