ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
48.5Performance40.5
41.5Display33.6
64Battery29
69.8Portability39.4
8 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)1 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and portability (+30). 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 TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 39
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+60% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+17%Top 39% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+21%Top 45% | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+36% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 200 W+11% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+35% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+20% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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