CHUWI UniBook vs MSI Katana 15
27.7Performance40.5
23.3Display33.6
62Battery29
82.4Portability39.4
4 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook8 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
CHUWI UniBook wins this laptop face-off, 44 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and battery (+33). 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 UniBook
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 39
- 174% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.7 h vs 5 h
- 47% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 24.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 28
- 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 UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 17% | 2,430+1%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 2% | 11,400+90%Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h+174% | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+47% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+34% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio | 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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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