HP Victus 15 2024 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 Comparison

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HP Victus 15 2024

15.6 inches | January 2024

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13 inches | April 2022

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HP Victus 15 2024 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Victus 15 2024 and ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2, two laptops from HP and Lenovo. HP Victus 15 2024 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 was launched in April 2022. There is 21 months difference between Victus 15 2024 and ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 so it would still give an advantage to younger Victus 15 2024.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Victus 15 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Victus 15 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
357.9 x 255 x 23.5 mm (14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
13.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
293.2 x 208.1 x 14.77 mm (11.54 x 8.19 x 0.58 inches)
Weight: 0.97 kg (2.14 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Victus 15 2024 and ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Victus 15 2024 over Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 6.6 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	12.3 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 over HP Victus 15 2024

Weight	0.97 kg vs 2.29 kg	1.32 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.3% vs ~73.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	196 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2160 x 1350 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 62.5%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	450 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 and HP Victus 15 2024

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs April 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 and HP Victus 15 2024

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP Victus 15 2024 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Victus 15 2024 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)	0.97 kg (2.14 lbs)
Surface Area	913 cm2 (141.5 inches2)	610 cm2 (94.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.5%	~80.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~6.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver, Blue	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the HP Victus 15 2024 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 External Dimensions

Weight

Victus 15 2024 weighs 2.29 kg (5.05 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 weighs 0.97 kg (2.14 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Victus 15 2024

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP Victus 15 2024

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP Victus 15 2024 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 is 0.07 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Victus 15 2024 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1280P
Base Frequency	4.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	6	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 760M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1516
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13012	9305

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP Victus 15 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	120 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	12.3 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	96 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	5.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	640
TMUs	80	40
ROPs	48	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP Victus 15 2024 has a FLOPS value of 12.3 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Victus 15 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2

Both laptops, the Victus 15 2024 and the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Victus 15 (2024)	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS	Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Memory	8 GB ; 6 GB VRAM	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~10 GB (4.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 6 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Victus 15 (2024)|Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	52.5 Wh 70 Wh	49.6 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	135 / 200 W	65 W

Moreover, the Victus 15 2024 boasts a larger battery capacity of 53 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Victus 15 2024

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Victus 15 2024 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP Victus 15 2024 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Victus 15 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Victus 15 2024 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 has a smaller 13.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Victus 15 2024 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2's total usable screen area is 490cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 features a higher pixel density with 196 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Victus 15 2024

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
The Victus 15 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 offers a higher maximum brightness of 450 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Victus 15 2024

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Victus 15 2024 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Victus 15 2024 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Victus 15 2024 and ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 have USB Type-C ports. Victus 15 2024 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Victus 15 2024 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Victus 15 2024 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Victus 15 2024 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Victus 15 2024 and ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No