Dell Pro 14 Premium vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
48Performancespec-based45.1
61.9chipGraphics80.2
26.5Displayspec-based33.9
46.7Batteryspec-based66.7
78.5Portabilityspec-based34
6 spec wins — Dell Pro 14 Premium4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 14 Premium scores 49.7 against 49.6 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 14 Premium
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 47% lower weight: 1.26 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 62
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 11,087
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,822+1%Top 50% | 2,786Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,087Bottom 23% | 13,048+18%Bottom 44% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,505Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 75 Wh+25% |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.26 kg+47% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+30% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy (90% recycled) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.1), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP 1440p RGB HDR with IR, privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader (power button, optional) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 Premium | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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