HP OMEN 16 (AMD) vs HP Victus 15
Both are good choices with different strengths. The HP OMEN 16 has a bigger battery and has Copilot+ AI features, while the HP Victus 15 is better for gaming.
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Key differences
- Gaming HP Victus 15 wins
The HP Victus 15 is the one for gaming: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings, while the HP OMEN 16 with its RTX 5050 plays modern games at 1080p.
- Battery life HP OMEN 16 wins
The HP OMEN 16 has the bigger battery: 83 Wh against 70 Wh.
- Extras HP OMEN 16 wins
Only the HP OMEN 16 has Copilot+ AI features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OMEN 16 if…
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (83 Wh).
- You want Copilot+ AI features, handy for Windows' newest AI tools.
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 16 inches.
Choose the HP Victus 15 if…
- You play games: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 2.29 kg.
- You want fewer chargers: it charges over USB-C, like most phones.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OMEN 16 leads on extras, while the HP Victus 15 leads on performance. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP Victus 15 is ahead on performance.
It is better for gaming, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP Victus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | — |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The HP OMEN 16 has a slightly bigger screen: 16" against 15.6". The HP OMEN 16 has a slightly bigger screen, and the HP Victus 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP Victus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 62.5% sRGB |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The HP OMEN 16 has a bigger battery, while the HP Victus 15 is a little lighter and charges over USB-C.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP Victus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charger | 230 W | 200 W |
| Charges via | Barrel (HP 4.5 mm smart pin) | Barrel (AC smart pin); USB-C Power Delivery |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 min | approx. 50% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 2.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.5 x 269 x 23.7-25.4 mm | 357.9 x 255 x 23.5 mm |
| Colour | Shadow black | Mica silver |
| Colours available | Shadow black, Ceramic white | — |
Ports and wireless
The HP OMEN 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP Victus 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP Victus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; Power Delivery 3.0 charging, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (barrel power) | 1x USB-A 5Gbps (HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.1 charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet), 1x AC smart pin (power) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek MT7922 (Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2) | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OMEN 16 is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features and has a sharper webcam, and the HP Victus 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP Victus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlight, numeric keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting | Full-size, 1-zone RGB backlit, numeric keypad |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad (size not published) | HP Imagepad, Precision Touchpad support |
| Speakers | 2x speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra |
| Microphones | dual-array digital | Integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, Camera privacy shutter | Firmware TPM |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP Victus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | BV3G4EA#ABU | C17WGEA#ABU |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |