MSI Katana Katana 15 HX Black
MSI
66 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
95 Overall Score
Scores
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Katana Katana 15 HX | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14650HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi6E | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.40 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Katana Katana 15 HX Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average compact (26th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
MSI Katana Katana 15 HX Black0.039score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.022score per dollar
MSI Katana Katana 15 HX Black offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
