ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
63.4Performance45.1
55.5Display33.9
86.7Battery66.7
24.5Portability34
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and battery (+20). 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 Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 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 portability score: 34 vs 25
- 17% lower thickness: 25.5 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+8%Top 23% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+50%Top 15% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.4 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 25.5 mm+17% |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 | 1080p FHD + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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