Asus Vivobook 15 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
21.6Display34.8
22.7Battery38
65.3Portability39.4
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 155 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Asus Vivobook 15 scores 37.6 against 38.6 for MSI Katana A15 AI B8V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- 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
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 23
- 344% higher charging: 200 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 286 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh+27% |
| Charging | 45 W | 200 W+344% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | — |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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