ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
61.1Performance41.2
55.5Display34.8
86.7Battery38
29Portability39.4
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and display (+21). 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 ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 286 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 29
- 18% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 10% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+25%Top 24% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+52%Top 20% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+40% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.25 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 24.9 mm+18% |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 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 | 720p HD | 720p HD |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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