Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
40.9Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
52Battery66.7
67.4Portability34
4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 74406 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 scores 43.7 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 battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 34% lower weight: 1.58 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2240x1400 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,337Bottom 14% | 2,786+19%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,230Bottom 29% | 13,048+7%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 75 Wh+17% |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.58 kg+34% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+25% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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