Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs MSI Katana 15
65.5Performance40.5
29.8Display33.6
55.3Battery29
79.6Portability39.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+40) and battery (+26). 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 Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
- 73% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,430
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 30
- 200% higher charging: 180 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+73%Top 11% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+49%Top 38% | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+24% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 180 W+200% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+33% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+54% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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