ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
40Performance45.1
29.8Display33.9
66.7Battery66.7
82Portability34
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)5 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 50.9 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+48). 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 34
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 47% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 30
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 11,279
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | 2,786+9%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | 13,048+16%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+47% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+42% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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