Chuwi NeoBook vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
25.3Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
37.8Battery66.7
82.4Portability34
3 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and performance (+20). Chuwi NeoBook 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 portability score: 82 vs 34
- 50% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 38
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SATA SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 75 Wh+41% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+50% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+36% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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