HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
41.9Performance45.1
36.7Display33.9
60Battery66.7
81.6Portability34
4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 51.8 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+48) and display (+3). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 portability score: 82 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 257 nits
- 45% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,372
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,372Bottom 16% | 2,786+17%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,643Bottom 41% | 13,048+3%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.31 kg+45% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm+43% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | None |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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