ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
41.8chipPerformance45.1
23.3Display33.9
50.7Battery66.7
75.5Portability34
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 45.2 against 45.1 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 34
- 40% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 51
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,740
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Value IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+40% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+38% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo 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 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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