ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) vs MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
35.5chipPerformancespec-based47.7
32.4chipGraphics87.6
38.5Displayspec-based33
60Batteryspec-based42.5
64.1Portabilityspec-based23
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) scores 44.9 against 44.8 for MSI Katana 17 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA)
- 74% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 230 nits
- 36% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.8 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 32
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+74% | 230 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | 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 | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,794Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,570Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | 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 S16 (S3607QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+36% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+36% | 27.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | 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 TMDS, 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 | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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