HP Victus 15 FA2701 gaming laptop Silver 15.6 144Hz i5-13420H RTX 4050 16GB 1TB
A 15.6 inch 144 Hz IPS gaming laptop with an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, RTX 4050 graphics, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB PCIe SSD
- Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
- ProcessorIntel Core i5-13420H
- Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce GTX 4050
- Memory size16 GB
- Storage drive1 TB
- Display resolution1920 × 1080
Model 16GB · 1TB PCIe SSD
- 16GB · 1TB PCIe SSD$992.99
- 32GB · 1TB PCIe SSD$1,024.99
- Smooth 144 Hz FHD IPS display for fluid motion in fast games
- 8-core i5-13420H reaches 4.6 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
- RTX 4050 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern titles at high settings
- 16 GB DDR4 and 1 TB PCIe SSD give quick loads and ample space
- Windows 11 Home plus Wi-Fi 6 and backlit keyboard ready out of the box
15.6 inch 144 Hz gaming laptop
The HP Victus 15 FA2701 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built for players who want smooth motion in competitive titles. An Intel Core i5-13420H processor with 8 cores and 12 threads drives the system alongside an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 video memory. Windows 11 Home comes pre-installed in a silver chassis released in 2025.
16 GB DDR4 and 1 TB PCIe storage
The configuration ships with 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM for multitasking headroom and a 1 TB PCIe M.2 solid state drive for fast boot and load times. A 720p HD camera, backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 6 plus Bluetooth, two USB Type-A 5 Gbps ports, one USB Type-C 5 Gbps port, HDMI and RJ-45 complete the I/O set. The factory seal is opened only for the memory and storage upgrade.
FHD 144 Hz IPS display
The 15.6 inch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate, IPS-level viewing angles, anti-glare coating and 300 nits brightness covering 62.5 percent sRGB. This screen specification decides whether the laptop matches the visual responsiveness a buyer expects from a high-FPS gaming machine.
How it compares
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- Price $992.99
- Cheaper than about 91% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
- Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
- Lower than about 60% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
- Refresh frequency 144 Hz
- Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | HP |
| Product line | FA2701 |
| Model name | Victus |
| Year of release | 2025 |
| Product color | Sliver |
| Product type | Gaming |
| Recommended use | Consumer |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| CPU cores | 8-core Processor |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 16 GB |
| RAM type and speed | DDR4 3200 |
| Type of memory | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| Total memory slots | 4 |
| Maximum supported memory | 64 GB |
| Storage | |
| Storage drive | 1 TB |
| SSD storage | 1 TB PCIe |
| Storage configuration | One M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot |
| Optical drive | No |
| Display | |
| Screen size | 15.6 in (39.6 cm) |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Refresh frequency | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Touch input | No |
| Display | 15.6“ |
| Display format | FHD |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics processor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 4050 |
| Video RAM | 6 GB |
| GPU model | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics type | Dedicated Card |
| Audio & video | |
| Sound | 1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm) |
| Web camera | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth support | Yes |
| Wired network | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Ports & slots | |
| USB ports | 3 |
| Video outputs | 1 x HDMI |
| HDMI ports | 1 x HDMI |
| Additional ports | 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Size & build | |
| Product weight | 5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg) |
| Software | |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| More details | |
| Pointing device | Yes |
| Keyboard backlight | Backlit |
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Questions about this item
Can the 16GB DDR4 memory be expanded later if I need more capacity?
The laptop supports up to 64GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM, so the existing 16GB can be upgraded by adding or replacing modules.
What thermal limit appears first when the i5-13420H and RTX 4050 run at full boost for extended periods?
The processor can reach 4.6 GHz max turbo, but sustained loads will hit the cooling system's capacity before the chip hits its thermal ceiling, causing clock speeds to settle lower.
How loud are the fans and how hot does the chassis get during an all-day gaming session?
Under continuous load the fans spin up to move heat from the 8-core CPU and 6GB GPU; the keyboard deck and bottom panel become warm to the touch while fan noise is clearly audible in a quiet room.
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