ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
49.4Performance40.5
38.4Display33.6
64Battery29
73.5Portability39.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and portability (+34). 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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632+8%Bottom 38% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155+15%Bottom 43% | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+36% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+33% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+35% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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