HP - Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 13420H (2023) - 8GB RAM - NVIDIA…
A Gaming PC laptop tracked at $1,124.99 at Best Buy, with no separate list price published to measure it against.
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Why this one stands out
- 01DTSX Ultra Technology
- 02Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H, 8 coresbuilt for high performance on the go, covering gaming, video editing and multitasking.
- 03Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ampere architecture with dedicated ray-tracing and AI Tensor cores for game-ready performance.
- 04Display: 15.6 inch IPS, 1920 x 1080 Full HDcrisp visuals with wide viewing angles.
Key features
Intel Core i5-13420H, 8 cores
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
15.6 inch IPS, 1920 x 1080 Full HD
144Hz
8GB
512GB SSD
Windows 11 Home
Mica Silver finish
Compiled from the Best Buy listing and the manufacturer's published data
The HP Victus 15.6" gaming laptop features an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 8GB of memory, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, and a 512GB SSD, along with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. With no list price published, there is nothing here to call a discount.
Listing dated to end 5 November 2026
Check price at Best BuyPrice verified 23 October 2026, 17:12 ET
The HP Victus 15.6" gaming laptop features an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 8GB of memory, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, and a 512GB SSD, along with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is built for gaming, video editing, and everyday creative work, and it stands out for its smooth 144Hz display and RTX 3050 graphics at a competitive value.
1. A 15.6 inch gaming laptop aimed at players and creators who want dedicated graphics and a fast screen without stepping up to premium pricing.
The claims, and what is behind them
The paragraph below is Best Buy's own sales copy. We keep it quoted and set apart rather than folded into our text, because marketing prose and a description are not the same thing — and because what it leaves out is as useful as what it claims.
Customers highly value the overall performance and impressive speed of this laptop, which users find reliable for daily tasks and creative work. While the design and portability are frequently praised for their charm and convenience, some users suggest that the battery life could be improved. Additionally, several customers recommend upgrading the RAM and memory to enhance the device's capabilities. Some users also noted that the fan can become audible during operation, though the cooling system remains effective.
What the number is worth
Best Buy publishes a single figure for this configuration — $1,124.99 — and no separate list price beside it. That removes the usual anchor, and it is the honest reason you will find no percentage anywhere on this page. The specification has to justify the money on its own.
The listing carries an end date of 5 November 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
The nearest things to it
The closest tracked listings in laptops are Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI at $1,149.00 (Amazon) and Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver at $1,149.99 (Amazon). It is the cheapest of the three, which is the strongest thing the price has going for it.
These are the nearest listings by price that our tracker currently holds, not a survey of the market. Anything not on sale at one of the six retailers we follow does not appear here at all.
The strongest reason to pick it is the combination of RTX 3050 graphics and a 144Hz IPS display at this price, which is the core of the gaming experience.
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Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen type | IPS |
| Screen size | 15.6 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Touch screen | No |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| SKU | 6618924 |
| Comp. value | $1,124.99 |
| 15 | fa2013dx |
Source: specification table published on the Best Buy listing, read 22 October 2026
Against the alternatives
Best figure in row| HP - Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop - Laptops | Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chLaptops | Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M5 chip witMDH74LL/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal price | $1,124.99 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.99 |
| List price | — | $1,299.00 | $1,299.00 |
| Discount | — | −12% | −11% |
| Brand | Gaming PC | Apple | Apple |
| Model | HP - Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming L | Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop wi | MDH74LL/A |
| Retailer | Best Buy | Amazon | Amazon |
| Offer ends | 5 November 2026 | 28 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
The nearest tracked listings by price in laptops. Figures are the retailer’s own, collected when each listing was last read.
What works
- Intel Core i5-13420H, 8 cores — built for high performance on the go, covering gaming, video editing and multitasking.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 — ampere architecture with dedicated ray-tracing and AI Tensor cores for game-ready performance.
- 15.6 inch IPS, 1920 x 1080 Full HD — crisp visuals with wide viewing angles.
- 144Hz — reduces lag and image ghosting, so fast scenes stay clear.
- 8GB — enough for daily tasks; several owners suggest upgrading for more headroom.
- Listed in stock at Best Buy when last checked
What to weigh
- Best Buy publishes no separate list price for this configuration, so the size of the saving cannot be verified
- The listing is dated to end 5 November 2026
- No buyer rating was published on the listing at the time it was read, so there is no owner feedback to weigh
- ElectroFinds does not test products. Everything above comes from the listing, the manufacturer's published data and generated summaries of them
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Common questions
Best Buy does not publish a separate list price for this configuration, so there is no percentage to compare against. $1,124.99 is the figure recorded on the listing when it was last checked.
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