Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
33.3Battery66.7
70.1Portability34
3 spec wins — Asus ExpertBook P3 G24 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+11). Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ExpertBook P3 G2
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 34
- 40% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 33
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 / AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 75 Wh+50% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+40% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+22% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C, USB-A 3.2, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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