The chassis consists of sharper contours and a larger rear to contrast the simpler and squarer look of the Omen 15 or 16. It’s an inoffensive all-black design without any of the unnecessary superficial accents or obvious “gamer” aesthetics that other entry-level gaming laptops tend to have.
Chassis rigidity is a step down from the Omen series especially in regards to the hinges. The display tends to creak when adjusting angles and the hinges don’t feel very sturdy when they are opened all the way. The base is otherwise pretty good for a budget system with only minor warping when attempting to twist it.
We’re surprised to see an integrated SD card reader as many budget gaming laptops omit it. Transfer rates are only half as fast as the card readers on the Alienware x15 or Razer Blade, but it’s better than no card reader at all.
The webcam is the basic 1 MP sensor with no IR or even privacy shutter. HP has some of the best laptop webcams as seen on the latest Spectre and EliteBook models and so the blurry webcam on our Victus is clearly a cost-cutting measure.
The bottom panel is secured by seven Philips screws for relatively easy servicing. Owners have direct access to the single M.2 PCIe4 x4 2280 slot, removable WLAN module, and 2x SODIMM slots. The competing Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZC supports up to two M.2 SSDs whereas our HP can support just one.
The spacious clickpad is just slightly larger than the one on the Legion 5 15 (12.5 x 8 cm vs. 12.5 x 7.5 cm). Traction is smooth on the plastic surface with only a bit of sticking at slower speeds for more accurate inputs. The integrated keys are clicky as well and not too spongy.
The two biggest drawbacks to the clickpad are its loud feedback when pressed and overall tendency to accumulate fingerprints. Expect the palm rests, keys, and clickpad to look glossy and greasy in a short period of time
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