ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
46.6Performance41.2
55.5Display34.8
86.7Battery38
62.8Portability39.4
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)0 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and portability (+23). 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 G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 39
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 286 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525+5%Bottom 35% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588+21%Top 40% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+18% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+34% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 G16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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