ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs MSI Katana 15
44.1Performance40.5
41.6Display33.6
65.7Battery29
78Portability39.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and battery (+37). 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 S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 39
- 160% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5 h
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 100% higher charging: 180 W vs 90 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+140% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430 | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600+19% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+160% | 5 h |
| Charging | 90 W | 180 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+37% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+41% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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