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HP Victus 16 (Core i5-13500H, RTX 3050) vs HP Victus 15-fa2013dx (Core i5-13420H, RTX 3050)

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HP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB

HP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB

  • 2,330 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1080 (FHD).
  • 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i5-13500H processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 110,000Out of Stock
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HP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB

HP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB

  • 15.6 inch screen.
  • Intel Core i5-13420H processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 52.5 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 119,000In Stock
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HP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050 6GBKSh 130,000
HP Envy x360 16-ac0023dx, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 115,000
HP ProBook 440 G11, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 122,000
HP ProBook 440 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 105,000
HP ProBook 440 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 105,000
HP ProBook 460 G11, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 115,000
HP Pavilion x360 14t-ek1000, Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 115,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP Victus 16 if you want a larger 70 Wh battery, more memory (16 GB RAM) and a larger 16.1-inch screen. Choose the HP Victus 15-fa2013dx if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and a newer model (2025).

Display

HP Victus 16
1920 × 1080 (FHD)
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
1920 × 1080

Performance

HP Victus 16
Intel Core i5-13500H processor
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
Intel Core i5-13420H processor

Storage

HP Victus 16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory

HP Victus 16
16 GB RAM in this version
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
8 GB RAM in this version

Stored energy

HP Victus 16
70 Wh of stored energy
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
52.5 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP Victus 16

  • Larger battery: 70 Wh (vs 52.5 Wh).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Larger 16.1-inch screen (vs 15.6-inch).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • More CPU cores: 12 (vs 8).

HP Victus 15-fa2013dx

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

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PriorityHP Victus 16HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
PerformanceIntel Core i5-13500H processor, RTX 3050 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core i5-13420H processor, RTX 3050 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Display16.1-inch LCD display, 144 Hz15.6-inch LCD display, 144 Hz
Battery life4-cell 70 Wh Li-ion polymerUp to 4.5 hours per charge
WeightAbout 2.33 kg2.3 kg
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
BrandHPHP
ModelHP Victus 16-r0000Victus 15-fa2013dx
Announced20232025
Form FactorGaming laptopClamshell gaming laptop
ColorMica SilverMica silver
Manufacturer Part Number—B95WHUA
Manufacturer Warranty—1-year limited hardware warranty; 1-year limited initial software/setup support

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Dimensions369 × 259.4 × 22.9 mm14.09 × 10.04 × 0.93 inches (W × D × H)
WeightStarting at 2.33 kg5.06 lb
Build MaterialsPlastic chassis—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Display Size16.1-inch15.6 inches
Display TypeIPS anti-glareIPS
Resolution1920 × 1080 (FHD)1920 × 1080
Refresh Rate144 Hz—
Brightness300 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNo—
Display Features16:9, 100% sRGB, low blue light, micro-edge144Hz; micro-edge; anti-glare; 62.5% sRGB

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
ProcessorIntel Core i5-13500HIntel Core i5-13420H
CPU12 cores (4 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 16 threads; up to 4.7 GHz; 18 MB cacheIntel Core i5-13420H; 8 cores; up to 4.6 GHz; 12MB L3 cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory6 GB GDDR66GB GDDR6 dedicated
RAM TypeDDR5-5200 SO-DIMMDDR4-3200; 1 × 8GB; 2 accessible memory slots
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
RAM16 GB8GB
Storage512 GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Battery4-cell 70 Wh Li-ion polymer3-cell, 52.5Wh lithium-ion polymer
Battery LifeVaries by workload and configurationHP tests: up to 4.5 hours mixed use, 8 hours video or 4.75 hours streaming; actual runtime varies
ChargingHP Fast Charge supported—
Power Adapter230 W Smart AC adapter120W AC power adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)Wi-Fi 6 (2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
WebcamHP Wide Vision 720p HD webcamHP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction
SpeakersDual speakersDual speakers
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphones
Audio FeaturesDTS:X Ultra; HP Audio BoostHD Audio; DTS:X Ultra

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with numeric keypadFull-size, backlit moonstone-gray keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight1-zone RGB backlit keyboardYes
TrackpadHP Imagepad precision multi-touch trackpadHP Imagepad
Fingerprint ReaderNo—
Stylus SupportNo—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
USB-A3 × USB-A2 USB-A 5Gbps; one supports HP Sleep and Charge
USB-C1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB Power Delivery1 USB-C 5Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4a and HP Sleep and Charge
Thunderbolt / USB4NoNo Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 5 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 via USB-CDisplayPort 1.4a through USB-C
Memory Card ReaderSD card readerNo SD or microSD memory card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack3.5mm headphone/microphone combination jack
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connectorRJ-45 Ethernet; AC smart pin

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
SecurityFirmware TPMHP BIOS Protection
CoolingDual-fan gaming cooling—
Special FeaturesOMEN Gaming Hub—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Victus 16, Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
LaptopHP Victus 16 Core i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GBHP Victus 15-fa2013dx
Power Adapter—120W AC power adapter
Charging Cable—Power cable supplied with adapter

Similarities

  • Both have 144 Hz displays.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Victus 16 for more memory and a larger battery.

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