Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
33.3Battery38
70.1Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Asus ExpertBook P3 G25 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 wins this laptop face-off, 41.2 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+31) and performance (+3). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 39
- 36% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 33
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 / AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+36% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+20% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C, USB-A 3.2, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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