In depth comparison and review of Victus by HP Laptop 15 and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of Victus by HP Laptop 15 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful AMD processor
affordable gaming option
fast SSD storage
decent battery life
stylish design
average display quality
no Thunderbolt support
heavier build
limited upgradeability
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful intel processor
high refresh rate display
robust gaming performance
affordable price point
solid build quality
average battery life
limited port selection
heavier design
dim display brightness
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.79 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.35 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm |
| Weight | 2.29 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Mica silver, black chrome (logo) | - |
| DISPLAY | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 9 ms response rate, 82.23% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 10-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 1 | - |
| STORAGE | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA Ampere architecture | - |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes |
| Camera Features | HP Wide Vision HD, Temporal Noise Reduction | - |
| Video Resolutions | 720p | - |
| Sound | Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost | Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 wireless card | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | MediaTek MT7921 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 70 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 14.5 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Typical usage: up to 10.25 hours Video playback: up to 14.5 hours |
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| Battery Weight | 280 g | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Output | 200 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, imagepad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad | Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.1 LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI (8K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial) | MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Victus by HP Laptop 15 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Included Accessories | HP 200W Smart AC Adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | fb0002na | 033UK |
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