MSI Katana 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
41.5chipPerformancechip36.8
82.1Graphicschip47.3
33.6Displayspec-based20
29Batteryspec-based48.3
39.4Portabilityspec-based73.6
3 spec wins — MSI Katana 153 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Katana 15 scores 42.4 against 42.5 for Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 47
- 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
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
- 39% lower thickness: 15.1 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 14% higher capacity: 61.2 Wh vs 53.5 Wh
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe cores) |
| 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 Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 61.2 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 180 W+300% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.55 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 15.1 mm+39% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB 3.2), 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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