MSI Katana 15 vs Primebook 3 Max
40.5Performance20
33.6Display22.9
29Battery47.1
39.4Portability70.7
3 spec wins — MSI Katana 152 spec wins — Primebook 3 Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Katana 15 scores 36.1 against 35.8 for Primebook 3 Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 15 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- 700% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 128 GB
- 400% higher charging: 180 W vs 36 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Primebook 3 Max
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 39
- 29% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 13% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | MediaTek Genio 720 (8-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+700% | 128 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh+13% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W+400% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.6 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | — |
| Material | Plastic | Metal lid |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | USB-C 3.2, USB-C 2.0, USB-A 3.2, USB-A 2.0, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 5 MP, 1440p at 30 fps |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | PrimeOS 3.0 (Android-based) |
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