MSI Katana 15 vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
40.5Performance55.7
33.6Display52.2
29Battery93.6
39.4Portability37.2
1 spec wins — MSI Katana 158 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and display (+19). 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
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 29
- 78% higher capacity: 95 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,964+22%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 17,559+54%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 95 Wh+78% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W | 280 W+56% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg+8% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 22 mm+12% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (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 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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