MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-261IN Gaming Laptop vs Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JHR-S5005WS Gamin…

Overview

Specs Score72 / 10080 / 100
Better Specs
CPU Cores24 Cores
More CPU Cores
16 Cores
Display Resolution2560 x 1440 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Better Resolution
Thickness25.5 mm22.8 mm
Slimmer
USB Ports3 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB Type-C3 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB Type-C
More USB Ports
Weight2.4 kg
Lighter
2.65 kg
Unique Features
No
Ethernet Port
Lock Port
No
Anti Glare Screen
No
No
Thunderbolt Port

General

SeriesKatana 15ROG Strix G16 (2025)
ModelB14WFK-261ING615JHR-S5005WS
UtilityGaming, PerformanceGaming, Performance
Device TypeNetbookNetbook
OSWindows 11 Home (64-bit)Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions359 x 262 x 25.5 mm354 x 268 x 22.8 mm
Weight2.4 kg2.65 kg
Warranty2 years Onsite Warranty1 year Warranty

Display

TypeIPS-Level panelROG Nebula Display
TouchNoNo
Size15.6 inches16 inches
Resolution2560 x 1440 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
PPI~ 188 PPI~ 189 PPI
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz
Aspect Ratio16:10
Anti Glare ScreenNoYes
Features3ms Response Time G2G, IPS-level Panel, 170 degree Viewing Angle, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio, 500nits Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync Technology, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HD

Connectivity

EthernetYesNo
WiFiYesWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Bluetoothv5.3v5.4
USB Ports1 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.02 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.0
ThunderboltYes
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1 Port1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
Microphone InYesYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Security Lock PortYes

Input

CameraYesYes
Keyboard4-Zone RGB Gaming KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB with Copilot key, Yes
Keyboard BacklitYesYes
TouchpadYesYes
Inbuilt MicrophoneYesBuilt-in array microphone
Speakers2x 2W Speaker2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
SoundAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology
Optical DriveNoNo

Processor

Processor14th Gen Intel Core i9 14900HX14th Gen Intel Core i7 14650HX
Speed8 x 2.2 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.8 GHz) Performance Cores
16 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.1 GHz) Efficient Cores
8 x 2.2 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.2 GHz) Performance Cores
8 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.7 GHz) Efficient Cores
Cores24 Cores (8P + 16E), 32 Threads16 Cores (8P + 8E), 24 Threads
Cache36 MB30 MB
BrandIntelIntel
SeriesCore i9Core i7
Model14900HX14650HX
Generation14th Gen14th Gen

Graphics

GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
Dedicated MemoryGDDR7 8 GBGDDR7 8 GB
BrandNVIDIANVIDIA

Memory

RAM16 GB16 GB DDR5
RAM Bus Speed5600 MHz
RAM Slots2
Solid State Drive1 TB SSD1 TB SSD
SSD InterfaceNVMe

Battery

Battery90 Wh, 4 Cell Battery

Extra

Included SoftwareMicrosoft Office Home 2024
Sales PackageLaptop, Charger & User GuideLaptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents

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