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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Victus 15-fb3296AX and SmartBook Edge within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Victus 15-fb3296AX | SmartBook Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | HP | Mediacom |
| Product Family | Victus | SmartBook |
| Model | Victus 15 | SmartBook Edge |
| Model Number | 15-fb3296AX | M-SBE13C |
| Part Number / SKU | DA2F3PA | M-SBE13C |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Mainstream |
| Color | Mica silver with black chrome logo | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 5 | Intel Celeron |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Intel Celeron Quad Core N3450 1.1GHz |
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series | Apollo Lake |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 6 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI | — |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 31 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| GPU Model | RTX 5050 | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared system memory |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 700 MHz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | — |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM | — |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | eMMC |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | eMMC |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen4 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2242 (expansion) |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 1 slots |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 13.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 62.5 % | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Flicker-Free | Yes | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | 2 |
| Camera Features | HP Wide Vision; temporal noise reduction | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Dual speakers | Built-in speaker |
| Audio Technology | DTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost | — |
| Microphone Configuration | Integrated dual-array digital microphones | Built-in microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad | — |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | HP Imagepad precision touchpad | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | — |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | — |
| Wi-Fi Module | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 10/100/1000 GbE | — |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB-A 5 Gbps; one supports HP Sleep and Charge | USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB-C 5 Gbps with PD 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a and HP Sleep and Charge | USB-C x 1 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 9600 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion polymer | Lithium-polymer |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | — |
| Power Connector | AC smart pin | — |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery 3.1 | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 357.9 mm | 325 mm |
| Depth | 255 mm | 212 mm |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 13.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.29 kg | 1.216 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Metal |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| Recycled Materials | Ocean-bound plastic in speakers and bezel; post-consumer recycled plastic in keycaps and scissors | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 °C | — |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Limited parts-and-labour warranty; no on-site repair | — |
Victus 15-fb3296AX and SmartBook Edge share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (Victus 15-fb3296AX: AMD Ryzen 5 240, SmartBook Edge: Intel Celeron Quad Core N3450 1.1GHz); GPU Model (Victus 15-fb3296AX: RTX 5050, SmartBook Edge: Intel HD Graphics 500); Installed Memory (Victus 15-fb3296AX: 16 GB, SmartBook Edge: 4 GB); Storage Capacity (Victus 15-fb3296AX: 512 GB, SmartBook Edge: 32 GB).
Victus 15-fb3296AX may suit users who need its differing values, while SmartBook Edge benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
