ASUS Googlebook 14 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
54.7Display33.9
60Battery66.7
96.1Portability34
3 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 144 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+62) and display (+21). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 34
- 289% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 257 nits
- 59% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 57% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,300
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+289% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | 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 Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+59% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+57% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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