Asus Vivobook 14 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
30.7Performance45.1
21.6Display33.9
22.7Battery66.7
74.3Portability34
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 146 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+14). Asus Vivobook 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 34
- 42% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 23
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 257 nits+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 75 Wh+79% |
| Charging | 45 W | 240 W+433% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+42% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+30% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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