ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
41.6Performance45.1
41.6Display33.9
67.6Battery66.7
83.8Portability34
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)5 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) wins this laptop face-off, 54.9 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 34
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 257 nits
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 49% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,340
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+133% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Bottom 15% | 2,786+19%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,048+4%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+49% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+42% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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