MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop vs Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506NCG-HN250W Laptop
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Overview
| Specs Score | 75 / 100 Better Specs | 62 / 100 |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | |
| Display Size | 17.3 in Bigger Display | 15.6 in |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm Slimmer | |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB More RAM |
| GPU Dedicated Memory | 6 GB More GPU Memory | 4 GB |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg Lighter |
| Unique Features | No | Lock Port |
General
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Series | Katana A17 AI | TUF Gaming A15 |
| Model | B8VE-884IN | FA506NCG-HN250W |
| Utility | Performance | Everyday Use, Gaming, Performance |
| Device Type | Netbook | Netbook |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) |
| Dimensions | 398 x 273 x 25.2 mm | |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years Warranty | 1 year Warranty |
Display
| Type | IPS-Level | |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 17.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 127 PPI | ~ 141 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:09 | |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 45% NTSC | 250nits Brightness |
Connectivity
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| WiFi | AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 | 1 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.0 |
| USB Port Details | 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1 / DP), 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1x Type-A USB2.0 | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort (data speed up to 10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock Port | Yes |
Input
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Microphone | 1x Mic-in | AI Noise-canceling Technology |
| Speakers | Build-in Dual speakers | 2-speaker System |
| Sound | 2x 2W Speaker, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready | DTS Software, Hi-Res Certification |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
Processor
| Processor | 8th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | 7th Gen AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| Speed | 8 x 4 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.2 GHz) Cores | |
| Cores | Octa Core, 16 Threads | |
| Cache | 16 MB | |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 8945HS | 7445HS |
| Generation | 8th Gen | 7th Gen |
| Process Node | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR6 6 GB | GDDR6 4 GB |
| GPU Clock Speed | Upto 1.98 GHz | |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
Memory
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| RAM Bus Speed | 5600 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Maximum RAM Supported | Upto 64 GB | |
| RAM Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Solid State Drive | 1 TB SSD | 1 TB SSD |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe |
Battery
| Battery | 53.5 Wh, 3 Cell Battery | 48 Wh, 3 Cell Battery |
| Adapter Type | 200W Adapter | 180W AC Adapter |
| Battery Details | 53.5 WHrs Li-ion |
Extra
| Sales Package | Laptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide | |
| Other Features | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0 |
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