ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
43.3Performance45.1
38.4Display33.9
66.7Battery66.7
64.1Portability34
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84065 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and display (+5). 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 DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 31% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,475
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | 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 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,786+13%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 13,048+1%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+31% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+22% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 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 with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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