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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs HP Victus 15-fa: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs HP Victus 15-fa refresh rate compared
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS 240 Hz against HP Victus 15-fa 144 Hz, a 40% lead for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS. Vram runs the same way, 8 GB on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS versus 6 GB on the HP Victus 15-fa, another win for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS.
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs HP Victus 15-fa: which one fits your build
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS is the one to take for competitive/esports gaming prioritizing frame rate, though it is not built for buyers wanting higher resolution over refresh rate. Buy the HP Victus 15-fa for budget 1080p gaming and easy RAM upgraders, though it is the wrong buy for 1440p/4K gaming. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS (7.5/10): the ROG Strix Scar 15 pairs a Core i7-10875H with a GeForce GTX or RTX 20 series GPU, 16GB of DDR4 and a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen at 240Hz. A 1TB drive with a free second SSD slot make it a fast option for competitive esports play. The 2020 platform is dated, and there is no Thunderbolt. At 2.35 kg with a 66Wh battery, it is heavy and best used plugged in. The 1080p resolution also trades sharpness for frame rate.
What ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and HP Victus 15-fa have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu brand and cpu cores are identical here. They match on 17 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and HP Victus 15-fa differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g532 on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS versus hp-victus-15-fb on the HP Victus 15-fa.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and HP Victus 15-fa?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- ASUS
- HP Victus 15-fa
- HP
Series
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- ROG Strix SCAR 15
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Victus 15
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g532
- HP Victus 15-fa
- hp-victus-15-fb
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS (Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Super, 16GB)
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Victus 15-fa (i5-13420H, RTX 3050, 8GB, 512GB)
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- G532LWS
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 15-fb0xxx
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Global
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Gaming
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Gaming
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2020
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 2023
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Windows 11 Home
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2.35 kg
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 2.29 kgBest
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Intel
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Core i7-10875H
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Core i5-13420H
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 8
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Not Measured
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 240 WBest
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 150 W
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- NVIDIA
- HP Victus 15-fa
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- GeForce RTX 2070 Super
- HP Victus 15-fa
- GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 8 GB
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 6 GB-25%
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 115 W
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 80 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Optimus
- HP Victus 15-fa
- Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 16 GBBest
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 8 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- DDR4
- HP Victus 15-fa
- DDR5
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- SO-DIMM
- HP Victus 15-fa
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- No
- HP Victus 15-fa
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 32 GB
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 0
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 1
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- M.2 2280
- HP Victus 15-fa
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- No
- HP Victus 15-fa
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1000 GBBest
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- NVMe SSD
- HP Victus 15-fa
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 15.6 inches
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1920 px
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 1920 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1080 px
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 1080 px
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 240 HzBest
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 144 Hz-40%
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- IPS
- HP Victus 15-fa
- IPS
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- No
- HP Victus 15-fa
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 66 Wh
- HP Victus 15-fa
- 70 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- None
- HP Victus 15-fa
- None
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- WiFi 6
- HP Victus 15-fa
- WiFi 6
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose HP Victus 15-fa if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS | HP Victus 15-fa |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store | |
| HP Store | View on HP Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The ROG Strix Scar 15 pairs a Core i7-10875H with a GeForce GTX or RTX 20 series GPU, 16GB of DDR4 and a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen at 240Hz.
HP Victus 15-fa
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Victus 15 pairs a Core i5-13420H with a GeForce RTX 30 series GPU with 6GB of VRAM and a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 144 Hz.