ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
49.3Performance40.5
55Display33.6
86.7Battery29
42.5Portability39.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)1 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and display (+21). 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 39
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 280 W+56% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.25 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm+11% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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