ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
65.8Performance45.1
46.9Display33.9
60Battery66.7
84.4Portability34
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and performance (+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 ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 34
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+25% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+7%Top 27% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+63%Top 8% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+50% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+42% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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