HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
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| Feature |  HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |  ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Price | KSh 115,000.00 | KSh 198,000.00 |
| Display Size | 15.6-inch | 16-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Brand | HP | ASUS |
| Model | HP Victus 15-fa2000 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Gaming laptop | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Mica Silver | Mecha Gray |
Design
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Dimensions | 357.9 × 255 × 23.5 mm | 354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm |
| Weight | Starting at 2.29 kg | Starting at 2.2 kg |
| Build Materials | Plastic chassis | Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H tested |
Display
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Display Size | 15.6-inch | 16-inch |
| Display Type | IPS anti-glare | IPS-level anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 16:9, micro-edge, 45% NTSC, flicker-free | 16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
Performance
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| CPU | 8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.6 GHz; 12 MB cache | 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 30 MB cache |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Battery | 3-cell 52.5 Wh Li-ion polymer | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion |
| Battery Life | Varies by gaming workload and configuration | Varies by gaming workload and configuration |
| Charging | HP Fast Charge supported | USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | 150 W Smart AC adapter | 240 W AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Webcam | HP Wide Vision 720p HD webcam | 1080p FHD webcam |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier |
| Microphones | Integrated dual-array digital microphones | Built-in array microphone |
| Audio Features | DTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost | Dolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Keyboard | Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad | Full-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Backlit keyboard | 1-zone RGB backlight |
| Trackpad | HP Imagepad precision multi-touch trackpad | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | No | No |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| USB-A | 2 × USB-A | 3 × USB-A |
| USB-C | 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | No | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | SD card reader | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Other Ports | RJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connector | RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input |
Additional Features
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Security | Firmware TPM | Firmware TPM |
| Cooling | Dual-fan gaming cooling | Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink |
| Special Features | OMEN Gaming Hub | MIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus |
What's in the Box
| Specification | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |
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| Laptop | HP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 – Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |