MSI Katana 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
40.5Performance38
33.6Display23.1
29Battery38.7
39.4Portability73.2
4 spec wins — MSI Katana 155 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 wins this laptop face-off, 40.8 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and battery (+10). 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 23
- 300% higher charging: 180 W vs 45 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,400 vs 9,005
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 39
- 38% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 296 nits vs 250 nits
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 296 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR4X (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 Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,720+12%Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400+27%Bottom 22% | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh+1% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W+300% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.55 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 15.4 mm+38% |
| Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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