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ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)
49.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
49.6Inno Score
35.7chipPerformancespec-based45.1
41.1chipGraphics80.2
—Displayspec-based33.9
50.7Batteryspec-based66.7
81.8Portabilityspec-based34
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) scores 49.5 against 49.6 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)

  • 46% lower thickness: 13.7 mm vs 25.5 mm
  • 44% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 2.4 kg

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

  • Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 41
  • 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
  • 19% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 63 Wh
  • 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,100

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size14 ″15.6 ″+11%
Panel typeTouchscreen (IPS or Value IPS by config, glossy, 16:10)IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1080
Refresh rate—144 Hz
Peak brightness—257 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
ProcessorIntel Core 7 350Intel Core i7-14650HX
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X (soldered)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,786Bottom 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—13,048Bottom 44%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)—9,505Bottom 16%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity63 Wh75 Wh+19%
Charging65 W240 W+269%

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight1.34 kg+44%2.4 kg
Thickness13.7 mm+46%25.5 mm
Material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano Security Slot3x 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-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.3
WebcamFHD with IR and privacy shutter720p HD
BiometricsIR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power buttonNone

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

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