Victus 16 – HP’s new mark in the gaming laptop line

Gamers and fans of the HP Gaming series are quite familiar with the Omen Gaming Hub series. This application allows users to deeply customize and control the laptop in many ways such as managing, optimizing games, customizing performance, fan speed to overclocking and dividing the power of CPU and GPU.

My games manager makes it easy to manage the list and activate existing games. Users do not need to go to game distribution portals like Steam, Epic, Origin to find games, but just need to go to “Omen Gaming Hub” and activate their favorite game (requires account login in advance).

Performance control helps users easily choose different modes according to specific needs of the day to save time customizing and using. This feature is quite useful for ordinary users, does not require too much technical knowledge.

The machine supports Booster and Network Booster to personalize according to the needs and preferences of each different individual. The software also helps users clean the machine, using it at the highest level of performance for each task.

This application is not only for HP Gaming models, but it can also be compatible and operate smoothly on other models, free to download on the Microsoft Store (free).

HP Victus 16 has two options for processors: Intel and AMD depending on user needs. The CPU’s power consumption is 40 Whr and the GPU is about 75 w when in high performance mode, helping to make the most of the machine’s power. 70 Whr battery for about 3-4 hours of use in optimal performance mode.

Going is the RTX 3050Ti graphics card that helps the machine have the ability to handle smoothly, run heavy games or content creation work such as video editing, 3D model design, using AI applications… Victus 16 has two SSD slots for memory upgrades, when using up all the available 512 GB SSD.

Despite the compact design of a notebook, the machine has a large 16.1-inch Full HD screen for a more eye-catching gaming experience while maintaining the same size and weight as machines with 15-inch screens. ,6 inches.

To do that, HP designed a screen with three ultra-thin bezels to suit the tastes of users this year, resulting in space saving and “immersion” feeling. Comes with a high refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, acceptable color coverage of 65% sRGB, a low Delta E of about one, high contrast of 1215:1, IPS panel and 250 nits brightness. These parameters fully meet the needs of entertainment and design, daily work.

One of the outstanding advantages of the HP Victus 16 is its innovative design in the gaming segment. The “V” logo means the bottom half of the Omen diamond, shaped by a specialized design team instead of OEM processing, bringing a sense of luxury and elegance to use. Plastic material coated with anti-fingerprint coating helps the laptop keep its appearance like new. Weighing about 2.41 kg and 23.5 mm thick, the laptop is more compact.

Inheriting the Omen tempest cooling system with three copper pipes from its predecessor, the machine comes with a full-length heat sink at the back, ensuring coolness when operating. According to the company’s actual testing, when using the machine at maximum capacity, the measured temperature is always below 85 degrees for the CPU and below 75 degrees for the GPU – the ideal temperature for a gaming laptop.

As a result, the machine won the title “Gaming computer with the best cooling system 2021” from the Tech Awards awarded by VnExpress organization.

The device has a full range of basic to advanced connectivity ports such as type-C, HDMI and SD card slot. To optimize the entertainment experience, the device has a speaker system tuned by B&O, supporting connection through additional speakers or headphones.

Minh Huy