ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) vs MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
37.1chipPerformance47.7
32.8chipGraphics87.6
26.5Displayspec-based33
60Batteryspec-based42.5
75.8Portabilityspec-based23
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) scores 44.7 against 44.8 for MSI Katana 17 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA)
- 74% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 230 nits
- 50% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 37
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 33
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 17.3 ″+24% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+74% | 230 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,794Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,570Top 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.4 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.35 kg+50% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+36% | 27.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo 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 | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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