ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
37.1chipPerformancespec-based41.2
32.4chipGraphics85.9
26.5Displayspec-based34.8
60Batteryspec-based38
75.8Portabilityspec-based39.4
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA)3 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) scores 44.6 against 44.7 for MSI Katana A15 AI B8V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA)
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
- 40% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 31% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 28% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 32
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 32% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.35 kg+40% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+28% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407QA) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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