How do the scores compare?

Chuwi NeoBook Plus scores 42.7/100 overall; MSI Katana 15 HX B14W scores 45.1/100. Chuwi NeoBook Plus wins 2 individual spec rows, MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Chuwi NeoBook Plus and the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W?

Chuwi NeoBook Plus advantages: Stronger portability score: 72 vs 34; 37% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.4 kg; 32% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 25.5 mm; Lower launch price: $539 vs $999. MSI Katana 15 HX B14W advantages: Stronger display score: 34 vs 20; Stronger battery score: 67 vs 43; 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W; 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz; 32% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 57 Wh.

Which is cheaper: Chuwi NeoBook Plus or MSI Katana 15 HX B14W?

Chuwi NeoBook Plus launched cheaper at $539, versus $999 for the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W.

Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

CHUWI

Chuwi NeoBook Plus

$539

WINNER

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

$999

44Performance45.1

20Display33.9

42.7Battery66.7

72Portability34

2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and display (+14). Chuwi NeoBook Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus

Stronger portability score: 72 vs 34
37% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.4 kg
32% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 25.5 mm
Lower launch price: $539 vs $999

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

Stronger display score: 34 vs 20
Stronger battery score: 67 vs 43
269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
32% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 57 Wh

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size	15.6 ″	15.6 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	IPS
Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Refresh rate	60 Hz	144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness	—	257 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Processor	Intel Core 3 100U	Intel Core i7-14650HX
Graphics	Intel Graphics (64EU)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	—	DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	—	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,786Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	13,048Bottom 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity	57 Wh	75 Wh+32%
Charging	65 W	240 W+269%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight	1.5 kg+37%	2.4 kg
Thickness	17.4 mm+32%	25.5 mm
Material	Aluminum alloy (top cover)	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports	2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 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	720p HD	720p HD
Biometrics	—	None

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi NeoBook Plus versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Chuwi NeoBook Plus	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home

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