Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
25.7Display33.9
20Battery66.7
89.7Portability34
3 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3003 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+8). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 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 portability score: 90 vs 34
- 62% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 20
- 567% higher charging: 240 W vs 36 W
- 160% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 48% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 10.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+48% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 75 Wh+160% |
| Charging | 36 W | 240 W+567% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+62% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+33% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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