ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
58.3Performance45.1
55.5Display33.9
86.7Battery66.7
58.5Portability34
10 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+25) 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 34
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | 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-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+4%Top 36% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+24%Top 29% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+19% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+32% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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