Choose MacBook Pro 14 if you need:
- Processor Model at M4 Pro (vs AMD Ryzen 5 240)
- GPU Model at Apple M4 Pro GPU (vs RTX 5050)
- Installed Memory at 24 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Display Size at 14.2 inch (vs 15.6 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare MacBook Pro 14 vs Victus 15-fb3296AX
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 14 and Victus 15-fb3296AX within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | Victus 15-fb3296AX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | HP |
| Product Family | MacBook | Victus |
| Model | MacBook Pro 14 | Victus 15 |
| Model Number | — | 15-fb3296AX |
| Part Number / SKU | — | DA2F3PA |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Professional | Gaming |
| Color | — | Mica silver with black chrome logo |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Apple | AMD |
| Processor Family | Apple M4 Pro | AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Processor Model | M4 Pro | AMD Ryzen 5 240 |
| Processor Generation | Apple M4 family | AMD Ryzen 200 Series |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | — | 6 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 12 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 4.3 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 54 W |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | Apple Neural Engine | AMD Ryzen AI |
| NPU Performance | — | 16 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | — | 31 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Apple | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Apple M4 Pro GPU | RTX 5050 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Blackwell |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR7 |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | — |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz | — |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 48 GB | — |
| Memory Type | Unified Memory | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | — | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | SODIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | — | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SDXC | — |
| Card Reader Standard | SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14.2 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | 3K | FHD |
| Display Technology | Mini-LED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina XDR | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| VRR Range | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 1600 nits | — |
| sRGB Color Gamut | — | 62.5 % |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | ProMotion | — |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 12MP | 720p HD |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | Keyboard (Touch ID) | — |
| Camera Features | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video | HP Wide Vision; temporal noise reduction |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 6-speaker system | Dual speakers |
| Audio Technology | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | DTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphone Configuration | 3-mic studio-quality array | Integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Force Touch | HP Imagepad precision touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 10/100/1000 GbE |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | 2x USB-A 5 Gbps; one supports HP Sleep and Charge |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 3 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort | 1x USB-C 5 Gbps with PD 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a and HP Sleep and Charge |
| USB4 Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 120 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-ion polymer |
| Battery Life | 22 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Apple video streaming test | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | 50 % |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | — | 200 W |
| Power Connector | MagSafe 3 | AC smart pin |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery 3.1 |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 96 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 312.6 mm | 357.9 mm |
| Depth | 221.2 mm | 255 mm |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 2.29 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum | — |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | Aluminum | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | Firmware TPM |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | — |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Recycled Materials | >35% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure | Ocean-bound plastic in speakers and bezel; post-consumer recycled plastic in keycaps and scissors |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 218 kg CO2e | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0-90 % RH | 10 to 90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -25-45 °C | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty | Limited parts-and-labour warranty; no on-site repair |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Victus 15-fb3296AX if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 5 240 (vs M4 Pro)
- GPU Model at RTX 5050 (vs Apple M4 Pro GPU)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 24 GB)
- Display Size at 15.6 inch (vs 14.2 inch)
What is the difference between MacBook Pro 14 and Victus 15-fb3296AX?
MacBook Pro 14 and Victus 15-fb3296AX share specifications such as Storage Capacity (512 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), NPU (Yes).
The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 14: M4 Pro, Victus 15-fb3296AX: AMD Ryzen 5 240); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 14: Apple M4 Pro GPU, Victus 15-fb3296AX: RTX 5050); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 14: 24 GB, Victus 15-fb3296AX: 16 GB); Display Size (MacBook Pro 14: 14.2 inch, Victus 15-fb3296AX: 15.6 inch).
MacBook Pro 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Victus 15-fb3296AX benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.