HP OmniBook X 14 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
43.6Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
69.1Battery66.7
80.6Portability34
5 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 145 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook X 14 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47) and battery (+2). 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 HP OmniBook X 14
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 27% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 59 Wh
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,400
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2240x1400 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Bottom 21% | 2,786+16%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500+3%Top 49% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 59 Wh | 75 Wh+27% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.35 kg+44% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm+44% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C (40Gbps), USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps), USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 14 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Arm) | Windows 11 Home |
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