•  Date Published: 08 Aug 2024
    • Intel Core i7-13700H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 120W)
    • 16.1″, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB HDD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.32 kg (5.1 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1000GB HDD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11
    • Dimensions
    • 369.06 x 259.33 x 22.86 - 23.9 mm (14.53" x 10.21" x 0.90")
    • Weight
    • 2.32 kg (5.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD with Temporal Noise Reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Dual Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP Victus 16 (16-r0000, 2023)
    14.53" x 10.21" x 0.90" Dimensions
    2.32 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.1-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -12% Weight

    Review

    HP Victus 16 in-depth review

    The HP Victus devices are a step down compared to their more premium HP Omen siblings. In most cases, there are some cuts here and there but the overall performance is good and the end price isn't as high as the top-end machines.This time we will show you the HP Victus 16 (16-r0000) and this one looks promising. It can be configured with powerful Intel Raptor Lake-H or HX CPUs and the most potent GPU option is the mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The display uses the conventional 16:9 ratio but you can choose between 6 panel variants. Unfortunately, some of them are tied to specific processors or graphics options.The rest looks standard for a 2023 gaming machine - optional Wi-Fi 6E, backlit keyboard, big vents on the base, and different color options. So, we got a not-so-expensive g[...]

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    Pros

    • Good price
    • Comfortable keyboard
    • 2x DDR5 SODIMM
    • Good cooling
    • Very good gaming performance
    • Decent battery life
    • Quick pixel response times (BOE BOE0B9E)
    • No PWM (BOE BOE0B9E)
    • High color accuracy when Gaming and Web design profile is installed (BOE BOE0B9E)
    • 100% of sRGB color coverage (BOE BOE0B9E)
    • The OMEN Gaming Hun offers plenty of customizations

    Cons

    • Flexible lid
    • 5 Gbps ports
    • The machines with Raptor Lake-H CPUs have just one M.2 slot
    • Noisy during gaming

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the HP Victus 16 (16-r0000)Ensure the HP Victus 16 (16-r0000) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel away from the chassis, starting at one corner and carefully working your way around.Hint: Be cautious when prying to avoid damaging internal components or the clips holding the panel in place.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery by pulling out its connector from the motherboard. [...]

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