MSI Katana 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
40.5Performance44
33.6Display28.6
29Battery48.3
39.4Portability77.5
3 spec wins — MSI Katana 154 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 wins this laptop face-off, 47.1 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+38) and battery (+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
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 29
- 300% higher charging: 180 W vs 45 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 39
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 250 nits
- 40% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 61 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W+300% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.43 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 14.9 mm+40% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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