HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
40.7Performance40.5
38.4Display33.6
59.2Battery29
74.5Portability39.4
6 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 50.3 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+30). 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 HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 39
- 130% higher Web browsing endurance: 11.5 h vs 5 h
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,649
Display
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (2-in-1 touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300 | 2,430+6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+8% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+27% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 11.5 h+130% | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+36% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+32% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 9MP + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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