MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Victus by HP Laptop 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Victus by HP Laptop 16
Victus by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Victus by HP Laptop 16. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

Victus by HP Laptop 16 Review

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Victus by HP Laptop 16
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Victus by HP Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 37 cm x 26 cm x 2.35 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.46 kg
Colour Black Dark chrome logo, paint finish, mica silver | Ceramic white, paint finish, black chrome (logo)
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16.1" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - HP Wide Vision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 70 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
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Output 180 Watt 200 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
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 MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Victus by HP Laptop 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 200W Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards - RED
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - d0001na
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