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Oct 21, 2025 1:58 PM

Open Box/Excellent: HP Victus Laptop: 15.6" FHD 144Hz, i5-1342OH, RTX 3050, 8GB RAM

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Best Buy has HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop (Open Box - Excellent, 15-fa2013dx, Mica Silver) for $383.99. Shipping is free.

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Note: Availability may vary by location. Excellent Description: Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings. Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-13420H Processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 144Hz, 300-nits, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 MHz
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + BT 5.4
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • 5.06-lbs.
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack
    • 1x AC smart pin

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  • This product has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 200 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy has HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop (Open Box - Excellent, 15-fa2013dx, Mica Silver) for $383.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member iCEifer for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability may vary by location. Excellent Description: Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings. Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-13420H Processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 144Hz, 300-nits, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 MHz
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + BT 5.4
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • 5.06-lbs.
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack
    • 1x AC smart pin

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This product has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 200 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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SDELNICK
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Yes 2 SODIMM slots, but both could be occupied with 2x4Gb
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This open box HP Victus is a budget gaming laptop that stands out for sub 400 dollar pricing and an RTX 3050 that opens up more games than integrated graphics. The 15.6 inch 144 hertz display and upgradeable DDR4 memory add value, and the single 8 gigabyte stick makes a RAM upgrade straightforward. The main drawbacks are the dim roughly 300 nit screen, poor battery life, and lack of Type C charging, which leaves it tied to a bulky power brick. It feels best as an affordable starter gaming machine rather than a high end performance laptop.

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Oct 21, 2025 2:15 PM
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SlickWallaby308Oct 21, 2025 2:15 PM
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Is the RAM upgadeable?
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Oct 21, 2025 2:34 PM
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fyah_kingOct 21, 2025 2:34 PM
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Make sure u play in the dungeon with the max 300nits. What I don't get is with the screen so dim. Why is the battery life so bad?
Last edited by fyah_king October 21, 2025 at 07:36 AM.
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Oct 21, 2025 2:56 PM
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iCEifer
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Oct 21, 2025 2:56 PM
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Quote from SlickWallaby308 View quoted comment :
Is the RAM upgadeable?
I believe so. Looks like a regular sized laptop to accommodate that.
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Oct 21, 2025 3:11 PM
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SDELNICKOct 21, 2025 3:11 PM
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Quote from SlickWallaby308 View quoted comment :
Is the RAM upgadeable?
Yes 2 SODIMM slots, but both could be occupied with 2x4Gb
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Oct 21, 2025 3:30 PM
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kwick7Oct 21, 2025 3:30 PM
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I've been burned by best buy on open box before (immediately returned a handheld), but $384 is tempting. I'm in the market for a beelink or minisforum mini pc for awhile for a build and this would give me more power. I don't even want a laptop but dang this is cheaper.
Oct 21, 2025 4:11 PM
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bwhyteOct 21, 2025 4:11 PM
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$509....
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Oct 21, 2025 4:13 PM
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iCEifer
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Quote from bwhyte View quoted comment :
$509....
That's for the new one. Look below for the open box options and select the one sold by best buy
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Oct 21, 2025 4:20 PM
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daslyvillianOct 21, 2025 4:20 PM
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I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on this one. What would be the hesitation?

Uprgrade from Lenovo Flex 5 14 2-in-1 Laptop, 14.0" FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, AMD Radeon Graphics, Digital Pen Included, Win 10 which kinda sucked.
Oct 21, 2025 4:21 PM
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axemexaOct 21, 2025 4:21 PM
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Q & A section says this has 6gb VRAM

Also 1 stick of 8gb RAM and 1 empty slot
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Oct 21, 2025 4:56 PM
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langjieOct 21, 2025 4:56 PM
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Quote from kwick7 View quoted comment :
I've been burned by best buy on open box before (immediately returned a handheld), but $384 is tempting. I'm in the market for a beelink or minisforum mini pc for awhile for a build and this would give me more power. I don't even want a laptop but dang this is cheaper.
worth a shot. you can always return it
Oct 21, 2025 5:00 PM
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deritchieOct 21, 2025 5:00 PM
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Quote from fyah_king View quoted comment :
Make sure u play in the dungeon with the max 300nits. What I don't get is with the screen so dim. Why is the battery life so bad?
Because of the GPU power consumption- it is a gaming laptop
Oct 21, 2025 5:17 PM
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desynergyOct 21, 2025 5:17 PM
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Quote from fyah_king View quoted comment :
Make sure u play in the dungeon with the max 300nits. What I don't get is with the screen so dim. Why is the battery life so bad?
Because this is a budget gaming laptop. Big difference between these Victus laptops and HP's Omen real gaming laptops. SD is full of budget gaming laptop threads of people thinking they're getting a $1500+ laptop performance for $600 or less. These should be counted more as a workstation laptop than a gaming laptop.
Oct 21, 2025 5:21 PM
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itank2Oct 21, 2025 5:21 PM
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Quote from langjie View quoted comment :
worth a shot. you can always return it
I always record myself opening open-box items just in case because of some of the horror stories I've heard of different items being in the boxes sometimes. It's never happened to me and I buy open box items from Best Buy often but I recently returned an open box apple watch 11 and the Best Buy employee didn't even open it to make sure it was in there.
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Oct 21, 2025 5:25 PM
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dragonboyOct 21, 2025 5:25 PM
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RAM is upgradeable. This is a great price. Plays most games and specs and performance are perfect for online or new gamers. Don't expect competition level. Battery life is atrocious and plastic keyboard may flex affecting key presses if it's on your lap - god forbid you use it as intended.

Overall, at only sub-$400 it's a win-win. I got it last time it was open box for $470, and was brand new, so buy if you're in the market but BF is just around the corner so who knows what deals await.

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Oct 21, 2025 5:39 PM
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LJB01Oct 21, 2025 5:39 PM
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I have a few of these. Good laptops for the price.. The one thing I suggest is buying a mouse.. Dont like the touchpad

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