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ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
51Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

36.1Inno Score
43.3Performance40.5
38.4Display33.6
66.7Battery29
64.1Portability39.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and portability (+25). MSI Katana 15 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 DUO (2024) UX8406

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 29
  • Stronger portability score: 64 vs 39
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
  • 40% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

  • 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
  • Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
Screen size14 ″15.6 ″+11%
Panel typeOLED (dual touchscreens)IPS
Resolution2880x18001920x1080
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness500 nits+100%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core i7-13620H
GraphicsIntel Arc GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X (soldered)DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)2,475+2%Bottom 33%2,430Bottom 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,867+13%Bottom 44%11,400Bottom 22%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
Capacity75 Wh+40%54 Wh
Web browsing endurance—5 h
Charging65 W180 W+177%

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
Weight1.65 kg+27%2.25 kg
Thickness19.9 mm+20%24.9 mm
MaterialMagnesium-aluminum alloyPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
Webcam1080p FHD with IR720p
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)None

Software

Software comparison: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406MSI Katana 15
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11

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