Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
61.1Performance45.1
44.9Display33.9
78.5Battery66.7
75.9Portability34
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and performance (+16). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 45
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 34
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 140% higher charging: 240 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: $999 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+172% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+6%Top 29% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+15%Top 34% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 75 Wh+1% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+40% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+38% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo 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 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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