HP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa2300na 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Core i5 16GB 512GB NVMe Mica Silver
At a glance
Display
15.6 inch Full HD IPS at 144 Hz, LED backlit, 300 nits
Processor
Intel Core i5-13420H, eight cores, twelve threads, up to 4.6 GHz
Memory and Storage
16GB DDR4-3200 with one slot free and a 512GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort
Power
Four-cell 70 Wh battery with a 120W smart adapter and fast charging
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LaptopHP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa2300na 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Core i5 16GB 512GB NVMe Mica Silver
€1,132.31
At a glance
Display
15.6 inch Full HD IPS at 144 Hz, LED backlit, 300 nits
Processor
Intel Core i5-13420H, eight cores, twelve threads, up to 4.6 GHz
Memory and Storage
16GB DDR4-3200 with one slot free and a 512GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort
Power
Four-cell 70 Wh battery with a 120W smart adapter and fast charging
HP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa2300na
A 15.6-inch gaming laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, a 13th generation Core i5, a 144 Hz Full HD panel and a spare memory slot for later.
This configuration of the Victus Gaming Laptop 15 is the straightforward entry to the range. An Intel Core i5-13420H with eight cores drives an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 carrying 6GB of GDDR6, and the 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel refreshes at 144 Hz, which is the combination most 1080p gaming actually calls for.
It ships with 16GB of DDR4-3200 fitted as a single module, which leaves the second SO-DIMM slot free. That is unusual and genuinely useful: you can add memory later without discarding what you already own. Storage is a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, and there is Gigabit Ethernet alongside 2x2 Wi-Fi 6.
Ideal For
An RTX 4050 with 6GB of GDDR6, eight processor cores and a 144 Hz Full HD screen cover current titles at the resolution the panel runs natively.
A single 16 GB DDR4 module leaves the second slot empty, so memory can be increased when you need it without throwing anything away. That option is rare at this level.
Gigabit Ethernet through a full-size RJ-45 socket removes wireless variability, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover everything away from the desk. HDMI 2.1 adds an external monitor when you want one.
Key Features
An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU with 6GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, alongside Intel UHD Graphics for lighter tasks and longer unplugged sessions.
A 39.6 cm 1920 x 1080 IPS panel refreshing at 144 Hz, LED backlit with Micro-Edge bezels and rated at 300 nits of brightness.
Four performance cores and four efficient cores, twelve threads in total, boosting to 4.6 GHz with 12 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W base power.
The 16GB of DDR4-3200 arrives as a single SO-DIMM, so the second slot stays open for a straightforward increase later on.
A 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 solid state drive keeps Windows, your applications and a working set of games loading quickly.
A full-size RJ-45 socket for wired play sits alongside a 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 adapter and Bluetooth 5.4 for headsets and controllers.
The value of an empty slot
HP has fitted the 16GB here as one DDR4-3200 module rather than two 8 GB sticks, in a board with two SO-DIMM slots. That leaves one slot open. If you decide later that you want more memory, you add to what is there instead of removing a matched pair and starting again. Not every gaming laptop at this level gives you that option, and on a machine intended to last several years it is a practical detail worth knowing about before you buy.
Matching graphics to the screen
The RTX 4050 laptop GPU with 6GB of GDDR6 is designed around 1920 x 1080, and this machine gives it a 1920 x 1080 IPS panel refreshing at 144 Hz. That is a deliberate match. The graphics card is not being asked to drive more pixels than it comfortably can, and the screen is quick enough to show the frames it produces. Add the Core i5-13420H with eight cores and twelve threads and you have a system balanced for high frame rates at Full HD.
A desk machine, honestly described
At 2.29 kg, 23.5 mm thick and shipping with a 120W smart adapter, the Victus 15 is built to live on a desk rather than in a rucksack. What you get for that bulk is a full-size backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad, a Gigabit Ethernet socket for wired play, HDMI 2.1 for an external monitor or television, two USB-A ports at 5Gbps and a USB-C port with DisplayPort output. There is a 70 Wh battery that charges to roughly half in thirty minutes.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p gaming | RTX 4050 with 6GB GDDR6 | Graphics sized for the resolution the panel runs, rather than for numbers the screen cannot show. |
| Fast-moving games | 144 Hz Full HD IPS | A higher refresh rate keeps quick camera movement legible instead of smearing it into blur. |
| Adding memory later | One free SO-DIMM slot | Increase capacity by adding a module rather than discarding the 16 GB stick already fitted. |
| Wired online play | Gigabit Ethernet | A physical connection through the RJ-45 socket avoids the variability wireless can introduce mid-match. |
| Coursework and games | Eight cores, twelve threads | Enough threads for a game, a browser and a document to sit open at the same time. |
| External display | HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort | Connect a monitor or television over HDMI, or drive a second screen from the Type-C port. |
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
| Model | Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa2300na |
| Part Number | C17WHEA#ABU |
| Product Type | Gaming laptop |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H (8 cores: 4 performance + 4 efficient, 12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, 45 W base power) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (discrete) with Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| Graphics Memory | 6GB GDDR6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, 1 x 16 GB installed, 2 slots |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Display | 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal Full HD IPS, LED-backlit, Micro-Edge, 300 nits, 62.5% sRGB |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (16:9) |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Webcam | HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with dual array digital microphones |
| Keyboard | Full-size island-style backlit moonstone gray keyboard with numeric keypad; HP Imagepad touchpad |
| Wireless | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 and Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2x USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1x USB Type-C 5Gbps (DisplayPort Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin |
| Battery | 4-cell, 70 Wh Li-polymer; fast charge to approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Supply | 120W AC smart power adapter |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 357.9 x 255 x 23.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.29 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB of GDDR6
- 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel at 144 Hz
- Intel Core i5-13420H with eight cores and twelve threads
- Second memory slot left free for later expansion
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Backlit keyboard with a full numeric keypad
- Four-cell 70 Wh battery with 30-minute half charge
Considerations
- Memory is DDR4-3200 rather than the DDR5 used in the newer Victus 15 boards, and arrives as a single module.
- At 2.29 kg and 23.5 mm thick, with a 120W adapter to carry, this is a desk machine rather than a commuter laptop.
- The webcam is a 720p HD unit and the panel covers 62.5% of sRGB, so neither is intended for colour-critical work.
What's in the Box
- HP Victus Gaming Laptop 15 x1
- 120W AC power adapter x1
- Quick start guide x1
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| Specification | HP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa2300na 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Core i5 16GB 512GB NVMe Mica Silver | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 512GB SSD | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 - Black | Medion ERAZER Scout E15 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Core i5 16GB 1TB NVMe Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB | 1TB |
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LaptopHP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa2300na 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Core i5 16GB 512GB NVMe Mica Silver
€1,132.31
At a glance
Display
15.6 inch Full HD IPS at 144 Hz, LED backlit, 300 nits
Processor
Intel Core i5-13420H, eight cores, twelve threads, up to 4.6 GHz
Memory and Storage
16GB DDR4-3200 with one slot free and a 512GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort
Power
Four-cell 70 Wh battery with a 120W smart adapter and fast charging
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Why you’ll love it
A 15.6-inch gaming laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, a 13th generation Core i5, a 144 Hz Full HD panel and a spare memory slot for later.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB of GDDR6
- 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel at 144 Hz
- Intel Core i5-13420H with eight cores and twelve threads
- Second memory slot left free for later expansion
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4