Acer Googlebook 14 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
38.4Display33.9
77.5Battery66.7
87.5Portability34
3 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 143 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+54) and battery (+11). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 34
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 52% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 75 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+52% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+45% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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