Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
41.5Performance40.5
23.3Display33.6
65.7Battery29
56.6Portability39.4
7 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and portability (+17). 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 Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 39
- 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
- 87% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 23% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 38% higher charging: 180 W vs 130 W
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 2,430+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+11% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+87% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+100% | 5 h |
| Charging | 130 W | 180 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+14% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+23% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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