HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
57.1Performance45.1
44.8Display33.9
66.7Battery66.7
59.9Portability34
7 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 20240 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 wins this laptop face-off, 56.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+26) and performance (+12). 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 HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 3072x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg+25% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+22% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (power button) | None |
Software
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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