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LG Gram 17 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15

WINNER
LG Gram 17 (2025)
52Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

36.1Inno Score
41.5Performance40.5
24.9Display33.6
79.8Battery29
76Portability39.4
7 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15

InnoReviews verdict

LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and portability (+37). 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 LG Gram 17 (2025)

  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 29
  • Stronger portability score: 76 vs 39
  • 220% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 5 h
  • 44% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 54 Wh
  • 40% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 250 nits

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15

  • Stronger display score: 34 vs 25
  • 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,699

Display

Display comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
Screen size17 ″+9%15.6 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness350 nits+40%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core i7-13620H
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
Geekbench 6 (single)2,640+9%Top 49%2,430Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,700Top 98%11,400+7%Top 86%

Battery

Battery comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
Capacity77 Wh+44%54 Wh
Web browsing endurance16 h+220%5 h
Charging65 W180 W+177%

Design

Design comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
Weight1.35 kg+40%2.25 kg
Thickness17.8 mm+29%24.9 mm
MaterialMagnesium alloyPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p720p
BiometricsFingerprint readerNone

Software

Software comparison: LG Gram 17 (2025) versus MSI Katana 15
SpecLG Gram 17 (2025)MSI Katana 15
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11

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