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Alienware x16 R2 vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

36.1Inno Score
49.3Performance40.5
49Display33.6
86.7Battery29
35.5Portability39.4
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and display (+15). MSI Katana 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
  • 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
  • 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

  • Stronger portability score: 39 vs 36
  • 15% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,100

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
Screen size16 ″+3%15.6 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh rate240 Hz+67%144 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits+20%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core i7-13620H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,430Bottom 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,400Bottom 22%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
Capacity90 Wh+68%54 Wh
Web browsing endurance—5 h
Charging—180 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
Weight2.66 kg2.25 kg+15%
Thickness18.6 mm+25%24.9 mm
MaterialAll-metal chassisPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera720p
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)None

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecAlienware x16 R2MSI Katana 15
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11

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