MSI Katana 15 HX B14W vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
45.1Performance38.3
33.9Display38.4
66.7Battery68
34Portability72.5
4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) 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
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 38
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 10,236
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,392
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 50% lower thickness: 12.8 mm vs 25.5 mm
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| 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 Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,786+16%Top 45% | 2,392Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,048+27%Bottom 47% | 10,236Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 76 Wh+1% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.69 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 25.5 mm | 12.8 mm+50% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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