Apple MacBook Neo vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
40.4Performance45.1
29.8Display33.9
20Battery66.7
86.4Portability34
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and performance (+5). Apple MacBook Neo 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 Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 34
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 50% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 49% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,786
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 20
- 1100% higher charging: 240 W vs 20 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+27%Top 13% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 13,048+46%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 75 Wh+105% |
| Charging | 20 W | 240 W+1100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+49% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+50% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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