ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
37.4Display34.8
86.7Battery38
35.9Portability39.4
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX6074 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 wins this laptop face-off, 50.3 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+3). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 battery score: 87 vs 38
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 286 nits+5% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13650HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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