How do the scores compare?

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) scores 50.3/100 overall; MSI Katana 15 scores 36.1/100. HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) wins 6 individual spec rows, MSI Katana 15 wins 4.

What are the main differences between the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) and the MSI Katana 15?

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) advantages: 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. MSI Katana 15 advantages: 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.

Which is cheaper: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) or MSI Katana 15?

MSI Katana 15 launched cheaper at $1,099, versus $1,649 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024).

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)

$1,649

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

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

Display comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
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

Performance comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
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

Benchmarks comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,300Top 98%	2,430+6%Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,300+8%Top 69%	11,400Top 86%

Battery

Battery comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
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

Design comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
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

Connectivity comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
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

Software comparison: HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11

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