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Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
45.1Inno Score
50.9Performance45.1
38.4Display33.9
50.9Battery66.7
80Portability34
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46) and performance (+6). 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 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
  • Stronger portability score: 80 vs 34
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 51
  • 300% higher charging: 240 W vs 60 W
  • 23% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 61 Wh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,599

Display

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size13.5 ″15.6 ″+16%
Panel typeIPS (matte)IPS
Resolution2880x19201920x1080
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness500 nits+95%257 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 7 350Intel Core i7-14650HX
GraphicsAMD Radeon 860MNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)2,790Top 43%2,786Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,100Bottom 48%13,048Bottom 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity61 Wh75 Wh+23%
Web browsing endurance10 h—
Charging60 W240 W+300%

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight1.3 kg+46%2.4 kg
Thickness15.9 mm+38%25.5 mm
MaterialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm3x 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-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p with privacy switches720p HD
BiometricsFingerprint readerNone

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Home

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