How do the scores compare?

Dell 15 (DC15250) scores 33.5/100 overall; MSI Katana 15 HX B14W scores 45.1/100. Dell 15 (DC15250) wins 2 individual spec rows, MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Dell 15 (DC15250) and the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W?

Dell 15 (DC15250) advantages: Stronger portability score: 66 vs 34; 32% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.4 kg; 26% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 25.5 mm. MSI Katana 15 HX B14W advantages: Stronger performance score: 45 vs 27; Stronger display score: 34 vs 30; Stronger battery score: 67 vs 21; 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W; 147% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 5,278.

Dell 15 (DC15250) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

Dell

Dell 15 (DC15250)

WINNER

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

$999

26.6Performance45.1

30.2Display33.9

21.3Battery66.7

66.3Portability34

2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)7 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+19). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)

Stronger portability score: 66 vs 34
32% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.4 kg
26% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 25.5 mm

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

Stronger performance score: 45 vs 27
Stronger display score: 34 vs 30
Stronger battery score: 67 vs 21
269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
147% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 5,278

Display

Display comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size	15.6 ″	15.6 ″
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness	250 nits	257 nits+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Processor	Intel Core i5-1334U	Intel Core i7-14650HX
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM type	DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration)	DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage	512 GB	512 GB
Storage type	M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,139Bottom 3%	2,786+30%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,278Bottom 2%	13,048+147%Bottom 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity	41 Wh	75 Wh+83%
Charging	65 W	240 W+269%

Design

Design comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight	1.62 kg+32%	2.4 kg
Thickness	19 mm+26%	25.5 mm
Material	Plastic (aluminum optional)	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports	USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo	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	5.3	5.3
Webcam	720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis)	720p HD
Biometrics	None (fingerprint reader optional)	None

Software

Software comparison: Dell 15 (DC15250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Spec	Dell 15 (DC15250)	MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home

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