ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15
63.4Performance40.5
55.5Display33.6
86.7Battery29
24.5Portability39.4
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and performance (+23). MSI Katana 15 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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 111% higher charging: 380 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 25
- 19% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 15% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+24%Top 34% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+71%Top 23% | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 380 W+111% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.25 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 24.9 mm+19% |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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