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Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER
Chuwi MiniBook X U300
42.4Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

36.1Inno Score
44Performance40.5
25.7Display33.6
20Battery29
89.7Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

Chuwi MiniBook X U300 wins this laptop face-off, 42.4 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and performance (+4). 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 Chuwi MiniBook X U300

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
  • Stronger portability score: 90 vs 39
  • 59% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.25 kg
  • 31% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 24.9 mm
  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
  • Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

  • Stronger display score: 34 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 29 vs 20
  • 400% higher charging: 180 W vs 36 W
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 85% higher capacity: 54 Wh vs 29 Wh

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
Screen size10.5 ″15.6 ″+48%
Panel typeIPS LCD (touchscreen)IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1080
Refresh rate—144 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits+20%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
ProcessorIntel Processor U300Intel Core i7-13620H
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics (48EU)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XDDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB1,024 GB+100%
Storage typePCIe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,430Bottom 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,400Bottom 12%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
Capacity29 Wh54 Wh+85%
Web browsing endurance—5 h
Charging36 W180 W+400%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
Weight0.92 kg+59%2.25 kg
Thickness17.2 mm+31%24.9 mm
MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum alloyPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
Webcam2MP720p
Biometrics—None

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus MSI Katana 15
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300MSI Katana 15
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11

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