Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) vs MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
40.6chipPerformancespec-based47.7
55.6chipGraphics87.6
59.2Displayspec-based33
38Batteryspec-based42.5
31.7Portabilityspec-based23
2 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260)5 spec wins — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) scores 44.7 against 44.8 for MSI Katana 17 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260)
- 509% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 230 nits
- 11% lower weight: 2.41 kg vs 2.7 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 56
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 40% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 30% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 13.3 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $5,256
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 17.3 ″+30% |
| Panel type | WVA touchscreen, anti-glare | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+509% | 230 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 335 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,794Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,570Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.4 h |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.41 kg+11% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 36.5 mm | 27.8 mm+24% |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery), optional second Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, serial, headset jack, microSD, optional I/O bay | 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 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP RGB with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, contact and contactless smart-card readers, IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme (PR713260) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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