ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
49.4Performance41.2
38.4Display34.8
64Battery38
73.5Portability39.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)3 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and battery (+26). 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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 39
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632+10%Bottom 43% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155+9%Bottom 49% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+36% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 200 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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