MSI Katana 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
40.5Performance47.1
33.6Display38.4
29Battery41.2
39.4Portability91
4 spec wins — MSI Katana 156 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and battery (+12). 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
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 41 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,769+14%Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 14,390+26%Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 56 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.16 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 10.9 mm+56% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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