MSI Katana 15.6 Black 2025
MSI
73 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
ASUS
81 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Student
Developer
Ai Llm
Business
Entertainment
Specifications
| MSI Katana 15.6 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.4" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 240 Wh★ | 70 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Katana 15.6 Black 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.