MSI Katana 15 HX B14W vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
45.1Performance42.4
33.9Display38.4
66.7Battery68
34Portability62.4
4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra wins this laptop face-off, 50.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+28) and display (+5). 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 MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,436
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 35% lower thickness: 16.5 mm vs 25.5 mm
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 257 nits | 500 nits+95% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,786+14%Top 45% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,048+4%Bottom 47% | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 76 Wh+1% |
| Charging | 240 W+71% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.86 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 25.5 mm | 16.5 mm+35% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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