ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 vs MSI Katana 15
44Performance40.5
37.4Display33.6
86.7Battery29
35.9Portability39.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX6073 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 wins this laptop face-off, 50.3 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and display (+4). 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 F16 (2024) FX607
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 36
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 12% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 28.2 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 273 nits+9% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 240 W+33% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.25 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm | 24.9 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 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 | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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