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Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

36.1Inno Score
50.9Performance40.5
38.4Display33.6
50.9Battery29
80Portability39.4
8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+22). 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 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 29
  • Stronger portability score: 80 vs 39
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

  • 200% higher charging: 180 W vs 60 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 $1,599

Display

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
Screen size13.5 ″15.6 ″+16%
Panel typeIPS (matte)IPS
Resolution2880x19201920x1080
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness500 nits+100%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 7 350Intel Core i7-13620H
GraphicsAMD Radeon 860MNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)2,790+15%Top 32%2,430Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,100+15%Top 46%11,400Top 86%

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
Capacity61 Wh+14%54 Wh
Web browsing endurance10 h+100%5 h
Charging60 W180 W+200%

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
Weight1.3 kg+42%2.25 kg
Thickness15.9 mm+36%24.9 mm
MaterialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
Ports4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p with privacy switches720p
BiometricsFingerprint readerNone

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11

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