How do the scores compare?

HP Victus 16 (2024) scores 39.9/100 overall; MSI Katana 15 scores 36.1/100. HP Victus 16 (2024) wins 8 individual spec rows, MSI Katana 15 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the HP Victus 16 (2024) and the MSI Katana 15?

HP Victus 16 (2024) advantages: Stronger battery score: 43 vs 29; 40% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5 h; 31% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh; 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits; 11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W. MSI Katana 15 advantages: 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB.

Which is cheaper: HP Victus 16 (2024) or MSI Katana 15?

MSI Katana 15 launched cheaper at $1,099, versus $1,149 for the HP Victus 16 (2024).

HP Victus 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER

HP Victus 16 (2024)

$1,149

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

42.1Performance40.5

35.3Display33.6

42.9Battery29

38.5Portability39.4

8 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

HP Victus 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 39.9 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and display (+2). 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 Victus 16 (2024)

Stronger battery score: 43 vs 29
40% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5 h
31% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh
20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB

Display

Display comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Screen size	16.1 ″+3%	15.6 ″
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
Peak brightness	300 nits+20%	250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	Intel Core i7-13620H
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)	DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage	512 GB	1,024 GB+100%
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,600+7%	2,430
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,300+8%	11,400

Battery

Battery comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Capacity	70 Wh+31%	54 Wh
Web browsing endurance	7 h+40%	5 h
Charging	200 W+11%	180 W

Design

Design comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Weight	2.34 kg	2.25 kg+4%
Thickness	23.5 mm+6%	24.9 mm
Material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Ports	1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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	1080p	720p
Biometrics	None	None

Software

Software comparison: HP Victus 16 (2024) versus MSI Katana 15
Spec	HP Victus 16 (2024)	MSI Katana 15
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11

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