ASUS Googlebook 14 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
54.7Display34.8
60Battery38
96.1Portability39.4
4 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 144 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+57) and battery (+22). 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 Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 39
- 250% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 286 nits
- 56% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+250% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+56% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+56% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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