HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
50.7Performance45.1
54.7Display33.9
60Battery66.7
92.9Portability34
6 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)5 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+59) and display (+21). 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 X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 34
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 289% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 167% higher charging: 240 W vs 90 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,507
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+289% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507Bottom 34% | 2,786+11%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756+5%Top 46% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 90 W | 240 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+59% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+47% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | None |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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