ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
54.4Performance45.1
38.4Display33.9
51.6Battery66.7
74Portability34
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+40) and performance (+9). 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 34
- 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 battery score: 67 vs 52
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+3%Top 37% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800+13%Top 35% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 75 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+37% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+38% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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