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Dell Latitude 5450 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

Dell Latitude 5450
39Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
45.1Inno Score
35.5Performance45.1
21.6Display33.9
38.7Battery66.7
70.1Portability34
2 spec wins — Dell Latitude 54507 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+12). Dell Latitude 5450 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450

  • Stronger portability score: 70 vs 34
  • 42% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 17% lower thickness: 21 mm vs 25.5 mm

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

  • Stronger performance score: 45 vs 36
  • Stronger display score: 34 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
  • 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size14 ″15.6 ″+11%
Panel typeIPS (FHD, anti-glare)IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness250 nits257 nits+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155UIntel Core i7-14650HX
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (SODIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)2,338Bottom 15%2,786+19%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,846Bottom 8%13,048+33%Bottom 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity54 Wh75 Wh+39%
Charging65 W240 W+269%

Design

Design comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight1.4 kg+42%2.4 kg
Thickness21 mm+17%25.5 mm
MaterialCarbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base)Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack3x 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-FiWi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
Webcam1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional)720p HD
BiometricsOptional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR cameraNone

Software

Software comparison: Dell Latitude 5450 versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecDell Latitude 5450MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

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