HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
40.7Performance41.2
38.4Display34.8
59.2Battery38
74.5Portability39.4
5 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 50.3 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+21). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 39
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 286 nits
- 36% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Bottom 8% | 2,399+4%Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+2%Bottom 31% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+27% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 11.5 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 9MP + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 UltraVSMSI Katana A15 AI B8Vvs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)VSMSI Katana A15 AI B8Vvs Dell Latitude 5450VSMSI Katana A15 AI B8Vvs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10VSMSI Katana A15 AI B8Vvs Acer Nitro V 15VS