EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 15″ (Thin) vs HP Victus 15″ (15-fa1082wm)
Comparison summary
- HP Victus 15″ is hands-down winner and offers more value.
- For performance Victus has a bit better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 15″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in Victus.
- For graphics performance Victus has a lot faster graphics card.
- For carrying 2024 MSI is lighter.
- 2024 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 15″ (Thin)
HP Victus 15″ (15-fa1082wm)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 15″ (Thin) | HP Victus 15″ (15-fa1082wm) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-12450H | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 2050 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg) | 5.14 lbs (2.33 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 9.99 x 0.85 inches | |
| (35.89 x 25.37 x 2.16 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 18, 2025 | June 4, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $999.99 | $979.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $999.99 | $979.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 15″ / HP Victus 15″ vs other laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI 15″ (Thin) summary
EXcaliberPC 2024 MSI is an adequate value laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has a fantastic Intel CPU, though not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is quite heavy at 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg). Full HD resolution is good for the 15-inch 144 Hz monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is good.
EXCaliberPC [2024] MSI Thin GF63 12UCX-2043US (Intel Core i5-12450H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 15.6" 144Hz FHD, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
Display: 15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-Level 144Hz 45%NTSC Display
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6
Processor: 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12450H 8 Cores (1.3GHz-4.4GHz, 12MB Intel Smart Cache, 45W)
RAM: 8GB (1x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz | Hard Drive: 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 3 Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0D7J5S68Q
HP Victus 15″ (15-fa1082wm) summary
HP Victus is attractively priced Windows budget gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card that is brilliant for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop has an adequate Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. Full HD resolution is adequate for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS screen. The 500gb SSD storage is common. It is quite bulky at 5.14 lbs (2.33 kg).
HP Victus 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop Intel Core i5-13420H NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB - 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD Mica Silver (2024)
HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop with FHD, 144Hz refresh rate, IPS micro-edge anti-glare display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 solid-state drive
Windows 11 Home, 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13420H Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 solid-state drive
ASIN: B0DN5RWNNC