Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
41.5Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
65.7Battery66.7
56.6Portability34
6 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) scores 45 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 display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 25% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 19% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,330
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | 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 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,786+20%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,048+4%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | 240 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+19% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+25% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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