ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
45Performance45.1
38.3Display33.9
54.3Battery66.7
44.2Portability34
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) scores 45.2 against 45.1 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,786+5%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 13,048+2%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg+8% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm+12% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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