HP - Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 13420H (2023) - 8GB RAM - NVIDIA…
An In Windows Laptops laptop tracked at $649.99 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 Full HD IPS, 1920 x 1080crisp visuals with wide viewing angles.
Key features
Intel Core i5-13420H, 8 cores
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
15.6 inch Full HD IPS, 1920 x 1080
144Hz
8GB RAM
512GB SSD
Windows 11 Home
Effective cooling system, though the fan can become audible under load according to some users
Compiled from the Best Buy listing and the manufacturer's published data
The HP Victus 15.6 Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop is a Windows 11 Home machine powered by an 8-core Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, built for gaming, video editing, and creative work. With no list price published, there is nothing here to call a discount.
Listing dated to end 12 November 2026
Check price at Best BuyPrice verified 24 October 2026, 23:49 ET
The HP Victus 15.6 Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop is a Windows 11 Home machine powered by an 8-core Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, built for gaming, video editing, and creative work. Its 15.6-inch IPS Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate stands out by reducing lag and image ghosting for smoother gameplay.
A 15.6 inch gaming laptop for players and creators who want smooth frame rates and dedicated graphics without paying flagship prices.
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.
Reading the discount
Best Buy publishes a single figure for this configuration — $649.99 — 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 12 November 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
Against what else is on the shelf
The closest tracked listings in laptops are Dell - 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel 13th Generation Core i7 1355U 2023 - 16GB Memory - 512 GB Storage - Carbon Black at $629.99 (Best Buy) and Lenovo V14 G5 14" FHD Laptop at $629.00 (Walmart). Both undercut it, so the case for paying more has to come from the table below rather than from the price.
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 144Hz screen paired with RTX 3050 graphics is the strongest reason to pick this one, since that combination is what makes fast-paced games feel smooth at this price.
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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 |
| 15 | fa2013dx |
| Comp. value | $1,124.99 |
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 - 15-FA2013DX | Dell - 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel 13th LDC15250-7427BLK-PUS | Lenovo V14 G5 14" FHD Laptop, Intel Core i7-1362Laptops | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal price | $649.99 | $629.99 | $629.00 |
| List price | — | — | — |
| Discount | — | — | — |
| Brand | In Windows Laptops | Dell | Lenovo |
| Model | 15-FA2013DX | LDC15250-7427BLK-PUS | Lenovo V14 G5 14" FHD Laptop, Intel Core |
| Retailer | Best Buy | Best Buy | Walmart |
| Offer ends | 12 November 2026 | 10 November 2026 | 26 October 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 Full HD IPS, 1920 x 1080 — crisp visuals with wide viewing angles.
- 144Hz — reduces lag and image ghosting so fast scenes stay clear.
- 8GB RAM — workable for daily tasks, though the store notes buyers often recommend upgrading.
- 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 12 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
Video reviews from elsewhere
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HP Victus 15 (2024) Review: Entry Level Gaming Laptop Done Right!
HP Victus 15 (2023) Review: Breaking The Price To Performance Barrier!
HP Victus 15.6 inch : Should you buy this HP Gaming Laptop ? (Quick Review)Third-party videos, matched to this model and checked for relevance. ElectroFinds has no relationship with these channels and does not endorse their conclusions.
Common questions
Best Buy does not publish a separate list price for this configuration, so there is no percentage to compare against. $649.99 is the figure recorded on the listing when it was last checked.
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