Chuwi NeoBook vs MSI Katana 15
25.3Performance40.5
23.3Display33.6
37.8Battery29
82.4Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Chuwi NeoBook wins this laptop face-off, 37.8 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and battery (+9). 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 NeoBook
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 39
- 47% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SATA SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+47% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+34% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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