Asus Vivobook 15 vs MSI Katana 15
44Performance40.5
21.6Display33.6
22.7Battery29
65.3Portability39.4
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 154 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Asus Vivobook 15 wins this laptop face-off, 37.6 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+26) and performance (+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 Vivobook 15
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 39
- 28% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 24% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.25 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 29 vs 23
- 300% higher charging: 180 W vs 45 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh+27% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 45 W | 180 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg+24% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+28% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm 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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | None |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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