HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
50.7Performance41.2
54.7Display34.8
60Battery38
92.9Portability39.4
8 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)3 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+54) and battery (+22). 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 HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 39
- 250% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 286 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 122% higher charging: 200 W vs 90 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+250% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507+5%Bottom 34% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756+14%Top 46% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 90 W | 200 W+122% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+56% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+46% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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 | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | — |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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