Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs MSI Katana 15
61.1Performance40.5
44.9Display33.6
78.5Battery29
75.9Portability39.4
9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and portability (+37). 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 Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 39
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+180% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+21%Top 43% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+31%Top 41% | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+39% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+218% | 5 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 180 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+36% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+36% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 |
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