ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
45Performance40.5
38.3Display33.6
54.3Battery29
44.2Portability39.4
9 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)0 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.2 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and portability (+5). 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 A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 39
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+9% | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+12% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h+60% | 5 h |
| Charging | 240 W+33% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg+2% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm+10% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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