ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15
54.4Performance40.5
38.4Display33.6
51.6Battery29
74Portability39.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.3 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+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 Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 52 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 $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | 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 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (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 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+18% | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800+30% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+36% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h+80% | 5 h |
| Charging | 200 W+11% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+33% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+36% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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