MSI Katana 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
40.5Performance42.4
33.6Display38.4
29Battery68
39.4Portability62.4
2 spec wins — MSI Katana 157 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra wins this laptop face-off, 50.6 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and portability (+23). 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
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
- 42% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 12,517+10%Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 76 Wh+42% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.86 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 16.5 mm+34% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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