ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44.1Performance45.1
41.6Display33.9
65.7Battery66.7
78Portability34
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44) and display (+8). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 display score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 34
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 257 nits
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 42% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 167% higher charging: 240 W vs 90 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,430
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+133% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,786+15%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600+4%Top 48% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 90 W | 240 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+41% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+42% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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