Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
32.2chipPerformance47.7
20Display33
42.7Battery42.5
72Portability23
2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus5 spec wins — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi NeoBook Plus scores 38.6 against 38.4 for MSI Katana 17 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Chuwi NeoBook Plus edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 23
- 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 33 vs 20
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 17.3 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | — | 230 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,794Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,570Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 75 Wh+32% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.4 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+44% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+37% | 27.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 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
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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