LG Gram 17 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
41.5Performance45.1
24.9Display33.9
79.8Battery66.7
76Portability34
6 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and battery (+13). 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 LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 36% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 25
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 10,700
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,699
Display
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17 ″+9% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+36% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,640Bottom 44% | 2,786+6%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,700Bottom 12% | 13,048+22%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+3% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.35 kg+44% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 17.8 mm+30% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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