ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
43.3Performance41.2
38.4Display34.8
66.7Battery38
64.1Portability39.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and portability (+25). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 39
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 286 nits
- 40% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475+3%Bottom 33% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+7%Bottom 44% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+40% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+27% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+20% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 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) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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