ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
48.5Performance45.1
41.5Display33.9
64Battery66.7
69.8Portability34
7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+36) and display (+8). 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 TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+2%Top 39% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+6%Top 45% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 75 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+39% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+22% | 25.5 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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