How do the scores compare?

Dell 14 (DC14250) scores 42/100 overall; MSI Katana 15 HX B14W scores 45.1/100. Dell 14 (DC14250) wins 3 individual spec rows, MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Dell 14 (DC14250) and the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W?

Dell 14 (DC14250) advantages: Stronger portability score: 68 vs 34; 35% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.4 kg; 26% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 25.5 mm; 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits. MSI Katana 15 HX B14W advantages: Stronger display score: 34 vs 23; Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39; 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz; 39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh; 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″.

Dell 14 (DC14250) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

Dell

Dell 14 (DC14250)

WINNER

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

$999

44Performance45.1

23.3Display33.9

38.7Battery66.7

68.2Portability34

3 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+11). Dell 14 (DC14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)

Stronger portability score: 68 vs 34
35% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.4 kg
26% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″

Display

Display comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size	14 ″	15.6 ″+11%
Panel type	IPS (WVA), anti-glare	IPS
Resolution	1920x1200	1920x1080
Refresh rate	60 Hz	144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness	300 nits+17%	257 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Processor	Intel Core 5 120U	Intel Core i7-14650HX
Graphics	Intel Graphics (integrated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230)	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,786Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	13,048Bottom 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity	54 Wh	75 Wh+39%
Charging	—	240 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight	1.56 kg+35%	2.4 kg
Thickness	18.9 mm+26%	25.5 mm
Material	Aluminum	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports	2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset 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 (Realtek RTL8852BE)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Webcam	FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter	720p HD
Biometrics	Fingerprint reader (power button)	None

Software

Software comparison: Dell 14 (DC14250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 14 (DC14250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home

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