In depth comparison and review of Victus by HP Laptop 16 and MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider). 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 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
affordable price point
spacious 16-inch display
ample port selection
stylish modern design
average battery life
heavy build
moderate display brightness
noisy under load
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
excellent thermal management
RGB lighting customization
heavy and bulky
expensive price point
average battery life
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 37 cm x 26 cm x 2.35 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.46 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | Dark chrome logo, paint finish, mica silver | Ceramic white, paint finish, black chrome (logo) | - |
| DISPLAY | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16.1" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% Adobe RGB |
| Features | Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | HP Wide Vision HD | - |
| Video Resolutions | 720p | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO | - |
| BATTERY | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 70 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7.25 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Video playback: up to 7.25 hours Typical usage: up to 5.75 hours |
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| AC ADAPTER | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Output | 200 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, imagepad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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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) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, Xbox Game Pass (1 month), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP OMEN Gaming Hub, HEVC Media Extension | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Victus by HP Laptop 16 | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | HP 200W Smart AC Adapter | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | Accelerometer | - |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | HP Fast Charge | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Compliant Standards | RED | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | d0001na | - |
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