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MSI Modern 15 F1MG (Core 7 150U) vs HP Victus 15 (Core i5-13420H, RTX 3050)

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MSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

MSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,700 g.
  • 15.6 inch screen.
  • Intel Core 7 150U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; one M.2 slot.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 80,000In Stock
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HP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB

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

  • 2,290 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1080 (FHD).
  • 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i5-13420H processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 115,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the MSI Modern 15 F1MG if you want more memory (16 GB RAM), Wi-Fi 6E and a lower price (KSh 35,000 less). Choose the HP Victus 15 if you want a larger 52.5 Wh battery and dedicated RTX 3050 Laptop GPU graphics.

Weight

MSI Modern 15 F1MG
1.7 kg
HP Victus 15
2.29 kg

Display

MSI Modern 15 F1MG
1920 × 1080
HP Victus 15
1920 × 1080 (FHD)

Performance

MSI Modern 15 F1MG
Intel Core 7 150U processor
HP Victus 15
Intel Core i5-13420H processor

Storage

MSI Modern 15 F1MG
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; one M.2 slot
HP Victus 15
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory

MSI Modern 15 F1MG
16 GB RAM in this version
HP Victus 15
8 GB RAM in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

MSI Modern 15 F1MG

  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lower price: KSh 80,000 (vs KSh 115,000).
  • Lighter: 1.7 kg (vs about 2.29 kg).
  • Slimmer: 19.9 mm thick (vs 23.5 mm).
  • More CPU cores: 10 (vs 8).

HP Victus 15

  • Larger battery: 52.5 Wh (vs 46.8 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 3050 graphics (vs intel graphics).
  • Numeric keypad.
  • 144 Hz display.

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PriorityMSI Modern 15 F1MGHP Victus 15
PerformanceIntel Core 7 150U processor, Intel graphicsIntel Core i5-13420H processor, RTX 3050 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Display15.6-inch LCD display15.6-inch LCD display, 144 Hz
Battery life3-cell 46.8 Wh3-cell 52.5 Wh Li-ion polymer
Weight1.7 kgAbout 2.29 kg
Charging65 W wired chargingHP Fast Charge supported

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
BrandMSIHP
ModelModern 15 F1MGHP Victus 15-fa2000
Form FactorClamshellGaming laptop
Announced—2024
Color—Mica Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Dimensions358.9 × 235.9 × 19.9 mm357.9 × 255 × 23.5 mm
Weight1.7 kgStarting at 2.29 kg
Build Materials—Plastic chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Display Size15.6 inches15.6-inch
Display TypeIPS-levelIPS anti-glare
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate—144 Hz
Brightness—250 nits
Touchscreen—No
Display Features—16:9, micro-edge, 45% NTSC, flicker-free

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
ProcessorIntel Core 7 150UIntel Core i5-13420H
CPU10 cores (2 performance + 8 efficiency), 12 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 12 MB Smart Cache8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.6 GHz; 12 MB cache
GPUIntel GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memory6 GB GDDR6
RAM TypeDDR4-3200; two SO-DIMM slots; up to 64 GB supportedDDR4-3200 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; one M.2 slotPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
RAM16 GB8 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Battery3-cell 46.8 Wh3-cell 52.5 Wh Li-ion polymer
Charging65 W adapter; USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 supportedHP Fast Charge supported
Power Adapter65 W150 W Smart AC adapter
Battery Life—Varies by gaming workload and configuration

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home on documented 16 GB / 512 GB configuration; regional options varyWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2)
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Webcam720p at 30 fpsHP Wide Vision 720p HD webcam
Speakers2 × 2 W speakersDual speakers
MicrophonesMicrophone arrayIntegrated dual-array digital microphones
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio readyDTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
KeyboardWhite-backlit keyboard with Copilot keyFull-size keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard BacklightYes; whiteBacklit keyboard
Trackpad—HP Imagepad precision multi-touch trackpad
Fingerprint Reader—No
Stylus Support—No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
USB-A3 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A2 × USB-A
USB-C1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C; DisplayPort; PD 3.01 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4
Thunderbolt / USB4No Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 10 GbpsNo
HDMIHDMI; up to 4K at 30 HzHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort over USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C
Memory Card ReadermicroSDSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm microphone/headphone combo jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other PortsKensington security lock slotRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; webcam shutter; Kensington lockFirmware TPM
Special FeaturesCopilot key; up to 64 GB RAM and 4 TB storage supportedOMEN Gaming Hub
Cooling—Dual-fan gaming cooling

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMSI Modern 15 F1MG, Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDHP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
LaptopMSI Modern 15 F1MGHP Victus 15 Core i5-13420H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both offer 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have 15.6-inch screens.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose HP Victus 15 for dedicated RTX 3050 graphics and a larger battery; MSI Modern 15 F1MG offers more memory at a price about 30% lower.

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