MSI Katana 15 vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)
40.5Performance51.1
33.6Display34
29Battery62.7
39.4Portability69.7
2 spec wins — MSI Katana 157 spec wins — Razer Blade 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52.7 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and portability (+30). 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 MSI Katana 15
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,299
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 39
- 47% higher Peak brightness: 367 nits vs 250 nits
- 35% higher capacity: 72 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 367 nits+47% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,888+19%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 15,137+33%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 72 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W | 200 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.63 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 16.2 mm+35% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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