Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
20Display34.8
42.7Battery38
72Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus3 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Chuwi NeoBook Plus wins this laptop face-off, 42.7 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and battery (+5). 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 Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 39
- 33% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 20
- 208% higher charging: 200 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | — | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+7% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+33% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+30% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 720p HD |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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