MSI Katana 15 vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
40.5Performance65.6
33.6Display55.5
29Battery98.7
39.4Portability20
2 spec wins — MSI Katana 158 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+70) and performance (+25). 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
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 20
- 27% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 29
- 122% higher charging: 400 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 18 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 3,127+29%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 20,220+77%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh+85% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W | 400 W+122% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg+27% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm+11% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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