ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
46.6Performance45.1
55.5Display33.9
86.7Battery66.7
62.8Portability34
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and display (+22). 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 G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,525
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 35% | 2,786+10%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588+12%Top 40% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+23% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+36% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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