CHUWI UniBook vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
27.7Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
62Battery66.7
82.4Portability34
3 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook8 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: CHUWI UniBook scores 44 against 45.1 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- 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: $449 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 62
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 22% | 2,786+16%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 3% | 13,048+118%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 75 Wh+41% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+50% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+36% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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