HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
41.9Performance40.5
36.7Display33.6
60Battery29
81.6Portability39.4
5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 51.8 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and battery (+31). 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 HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 39
- 80% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 250 nits
- 42% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits+80% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,372Bottom 16% | 2,430+2%Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,643+11%Bottom 41% | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.31 kg+42% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm+42% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | None |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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