The gaming segment is currently not devoid of enthusiasts. Seeing this opportunity, HP introduced a new gaming sub-brand, namely Victus by HP 16. According to HP, Victus was prepared for gamers who are eyeing high-performance gaming laptops at a more pocket-friendly price.
Victus by HP 16 specifications
Carrying the OMEN DNA which is HP’s premium gaming laptop, Victus by HP 16 will target the middle class gamer segment. That way Victus by HP 16 will clearly be above the Pavilion Gaming line.
This gaming laptop comes with a 16-inch screen panel. The screen is available with an IPS panel option with Full HD or QHD resolution with a refresh rate of 165 Hz. The screen panel also supports 100% sRGB color coverage and a maximum brightness level of 300 nits.
The specifications for the Victus by HP 16 are clearly its main attraction. This laptop will be available with a choice of Intel Core 11th Gen H Series and AMD Ryzen 5000-series processors. Unlike OMEN, the graphics sector is also more complete. Gamers can choose a graphics card from the Nvidia or AMD manufacturer. Options are available from the Nvidia GeForce MX350 4GB for the cheapest, NVIDIA RTX 3060 6GB and AMD Radeon RX5500M. That way, gamers can choose the specifications according to their respective budgets.
Overview of the specifications for Victus by HP 16:
| OS | Windows 10 Home |
| Screen | 16.1-inch diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare Up to QHD 165Hz, 100% sRGB, 300nits brightness, EyeSafe low-blue light |
| Processor | 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H Up to Intel Core i7-11800H Up to 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (4GB GDDR5 dedicated) Up to NVIDIA RTX 3060 (6GB) AMD Radeon RX5500M graphics |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 RAM Up to 32GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory |
| Storage Space | up to 1TB SSD with RAID configuration, optional Intel Optane |
| Camera | HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones |
| Dimensions | 14.57 in (W) x 10.24 in (D) x 0.93 in (H) |
| Weight | 2.4 Kg |
For other features, this laptop has brought a backlit keyboard, 5-way airflow cooling system with a four-pipe cooling design, OMEN Gaming Hub to make it easier for gamers to access laptop settings and audio systems from the Bang & Olufsen manufacturer.
Price for Victus by HP 16
This gaming laptop will be available in June 2021 with a choice of colors Mica Silver, Performance Blue, and Ceramic White. Prices for the Victus by HP 16 start at US $799.99 for the AMD model and US $ 849.99 for the Intel model.
