HP Victus 2025 Review RTX 5060 Laptop Performance and Value
The HP Victus (2025) Review examines whether the least expensive RTX 5060 laptop delivers value for its price. The HP Victus series has established itself as a leader in affordable gaming laptops by delivering dependable performance at budget friendly prices. HP will utilize NVIDIA RTX 50 series graphics to maintain its 2025 model (15 and 16 inch) product line traditions. A lower priced laptop requires manufacturers to eliminate specific features from their design. The review evaluates the three main aspects of the new Victus to determine its value for your financial investment.
The design and chassis of the 2025 Victus remain unchanged from the previous three to four years. The Victus design remains unchanged while other companies like Lenovo and ASUS have developed their visual style. The all grey plastic construction looks attractive and tidy because its lid features a reflective mirror finish logo. The material provides excellent fingerprint concealment while cleaning remains straightforward.
The product demonstrates budget product characteristics through its design. The plastic material requires minimal strength to bend while the lid section of the product serves as the main example. The screen exhibits excessive wobble compared to competing products because even minor table contact causes the screen to move on its hinges. The product maintains decent typing performance while normal usage but any stress on the hinges causes the frame to bend.
The portable device has dimensions that fall within the standard range. The device weighs 5.2lb (2.4kg) without its additional 200W charger which brings the weight to 6.6lb (3kg). The device maintains a weight distribution between thin and bulky categories which enables it to function as a portable device for 15/16 inch screens.
The Victus display represents the typical area where budget laptops experience performance problems. The screen displays 1080p resolution with 144Hz refresh rate capabilities. The gaming experience benefits from the decent refresh rate but the color accuracy suffers because it achieves only 62% sRGB coverage. The contrast remains acceptable but the colors appear washed out.
The display brightness level reaches 300 nits which produces satisfactory results but not outstanding performance. The display speed of the device operates at a low speed of 17ms which results in fast motion appearing blurry. The laptop includes Adaptive Sync technology to eliminate screen tearing but users must operate through integrated graphics because the system lacks a MUX switch.
The input devices provide consumers with reliable performance. The keyboard includes a complete numpad which delivers an unexpected pleasant typing experience through its tactile sound and click response. The lighting system between models provides either one color RGB or white illumination. The backlighting brightness control system results in a fixed light output because moving the slider toward white turns all the color into a bright white light.
The touchpad functions smoothly with accurate tracking and produces a pleasing click sound although its base structure bends slightly during touch pressure. The front region of the product contains speakers that point towards the ground. The budget machine produces good audio results because its sound remains clear while the device creates slight bass sounds without causing wrist rest vibrations.
The port selection feels dated and limited. You get:
- 2x USB Type A (5Gbps)
- 1x USB Type C (10Gbps, no VR support)
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x RJ45 Ethernet
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
The device provides three USB ports which makes it difficult to connect a mouse keyboard and external drive at the same time. The current port arrangement needs improvement because the design includes ports on both sides which results in cable tangling problems that affect mouse usage. The installed WiFi 6 card on the device demonstrated slower performance compared to other WiFi 6 devices such as Lenovo LOQ and Gigabyte A16.
The system features an Intel Core i7 13620H processor based on technology from the year 2023 and an NVIDIA RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. The system includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM and provides users with a choice between 512GB and 1TB SSD storage options.
The laptop reaches its most significant dispute point through its automatic power restrictions on the RTX 5060 which limits it to 80 Watts.
The RTX 5060 laptops can operate at their maximum capacity which allows them to use 115W. HP restricts GPU usage to 80W and CPU to around 25W during combined tasks although the Victus comes with a 200W charger and exceeds most competitors in power capacity by 33%. The system delivers 7% to 20% less performance than fully powered laptops.
The laptop achieves authentic gaming capability which matches its cost restrictions.
- Cyberpunk 2077: The game operates smoothly at its maximum 1080p Ultra settings about 35fps ultra with RT + overdrive, about 40fps ultra RT With dlss and about 70fps on Ultra settings. The game achieves 150 FPS through DLSS and Multiframe Generation although its native performance remains lower than that of fully powered rivals.
- Rainbow Six Siege: The game manages to maintain over 100 FPS under all tested conditions.
- Black Myth Wukong: The game operates at approximately 60 FPS with its 1080p High settings.
- Marvel Rivals: The game reaches an average frame rate which exceeds 50 fps at max setting.
The lower powered 5060 operates at performance levels which match those of the high powered RTX 4060 from the previous generation. The upgrade becomes necessary only when users require access to the latest AI capabilities.
The power restriction establishes a beneficial effect on sound performance. The Victus runs with a cooler operational temperature than most other systems. The fans produce continuous sound at all times because they remain audible during both active and inactive periods. The system produces less fan noise at maximum speed when compared to other gaming laptops. The laptop operates at a low temperature in Performance mode because it does not limit resource usage. The keyboard hotspot in the center can get warm to the touch.
The Victus system provides users with excellent options for upgrading their components. The system requires users to unscrew 7 Phillips head screws for the purpose of gaining access to its internal components. The open design provides access to
- 2x DDR5 RAM slots (running in dual channel)
- 2x M.2 Storage slots (supports drives with chips on both sides)
- User replaceable WiFi card
The gaming laptop provides satisfactory battery performance through its 70Wh battery capacity. The device achieved operational performance for 7 hours during video playback tests. The device experiences excessive battery consumption during Sleep mode therefore Hibernate mode should act as the primary function for battery conservation.
The Pros
- The product represents one of the most affordable options available in the RTX 5060 category.
- The device maintains its internal components at a low temperature while producing less fan noise than competing models.
- The system provides excellent upgrade options which include 2 RAM slots and 2 SSD slots.
- The battery provides enough power for approximately 7 hours of continuous video playback.
- The keyboard and touchpad deliver a comfortable user experience.
- The surface maintains its clean appearance because it resists fingerprint marks.
- The product provides customers with outstanding support for the Linux operating system.
The Cons
- The screen exhibits severe wobbling behavior while the lid structure appears to be very weak.
- The RTX 5060 runs at a power limit of 80W which results in lost performance capacity.
- The chassis design has remained unchanged since its initial introduction.
- The system provides a limited number of ports which includes only 3 USB ports.
- The display produces faded colors which cover only 62% of the sRGB spectrum and it has a delayed response time.
- The system does not include an MUX switch.
- The 720p webcam lacks privacy protection features and delivers poor video quality.
- The device experiences lower WiFi performance when matched against competing products in its category.
The HP Victus (2025) presents a laptop experience which generates divided opinions among users. The product delivers its strongest value proposition because it offers RTX 5060 performance at the most affordable price point. The system provides exceptional performance through its cooling system and ability to upgrade. The budget friendly product limits users through its outdated chassis design and its display screen suffers from unstable operation while the device has confined connectivity options and the graphics processing unit experiences restricted performance capabilities. The product becomes an effective solution for users who need to maintain their spending limits while acquiring this budget friendly item. The Lenovo LOQ or Legion systems usually deliver superior displays and improved construction standards and more powerful graphic processing units compared to the systems which operate at 100 to 200 additional cost.
