ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
37.4Display33.9
86.7Battery66.7
35.9Portability34
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX6071 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 wins this laptop face-off, 50.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+4). 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 F16 (2024) FX607
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 10% lower thickness: 25.5 mm vs 28.2 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+6% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg+5% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm | 25.5 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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