MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV

MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES: Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES (9S7-17L791-032, Spain): Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 17.3-inch FHD 144 Hz display, no operating system (Free DOS). QHD 240 Hz, Windows and other memory SKUs in the same B14WGK family, and the Katana 15 HX, are separate configurations.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV: G614JV-N4172X: Intel Core i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W), 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display. The Canadian G614JV-BS74-CB comes with an i7-13650HX and a 165 Hz display; the G614JI (RTX 4070), G614JZ (RTX 4080) and the 2024/2025 Strix G16 models are separate.

Specification	MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV
Release year	2025	2023
Processor	Intel Core i7-14650HX; 16 cores (8 performance + 8 efficiency), 24 threads, 30 MB cache, up to 5.2 GHz; Intel HM770 chipset MSI states that the CPU and GPU can run at full power together on this model (Full Power CPU & GPU). MSI	Intel Core i9-13980HX; 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.6 GHz, 36 MB cache Intel lists 55 W base and 157 W maximum turbo power for this processor; the laptop’s cooling determines the real sustained power. ASUS
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; up to 2347 MHz boost clock; up to 115 W maximum graphics power with Dynamic Boost Graphics power (TGP) decides how fast the same GPU runs in different laptops; MSI notes the value may vary by scenario. 8 GB of video memory can be a limit at high texture settings. MSI	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) ASUS adds a 50 MHz factory overclock to NVIDIA’s 2370 MHz. 115 W is the card’s sustained limit; Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W to the GPU when the CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. ASUS
Graphics mode	Discrete graphics mode (MUX design) A MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU, removing the integrated graphics pass-through in games; switching modes may need a restart. MSI	—
Display	17.3-inch FHD (1920 × 1080), 144 Hz, IPS-level panel “IPS-level” is MSI’s term for panels with IPS-like wide viewing angles. MSI	ROG Nebula: 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 × 1600), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated G-Sync matches the display refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means it covers the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration. ASUS
Memory	32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5; up to DDR5-5600; 2 slots, max 96 GB Two modules run in dual channel. MSI notes actual speed varies with the module combination and CPU. MSI	32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 32 GB, dual channel The modules are replaceable, but ASUS gives 32 GB as the maximum for this model; both slots come filled. ASUS
Storage	1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD; 1 M.2 slot With the single M.2 slot already used, adding capacity means replacing the SSD. MSI	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD. ASUS
Ports	3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2; 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0); 1 × HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz); Gigabit Ethernet; headphone/mic combo jack There is no USB4 or Thunderbolt; the USB-C port carries data at up to 10 Gbit/s. MSI	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45 LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack For G-SYNC on an external monitor use the USB‑C port; on this SKU the Thunderbolt 4 port is not listed with G-SYNC. The 2.5G LAN of the RTX 4080 models is not on this model. ASUS
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3 MSI	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Keyboard, camera and audio	4-zone RGB gaming keyboard with Copilot key; HD 720p 30 fps webcam; 2 × 2 W speakers, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio Ready MSI	—
Battery and adapter	4-cell 75 Wh; 240 W adapter The adapter must be connected for full performance in games; on battery the GPU and CPU run at lower power. MSI	—
Size and weight	398 × 275.6 × 27.8 mm; 2.7 kg (with battery) MSI	35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS
Software and security	No operating system (Free DOS); fTPM 2.0 Windows must be installed separately. fTPM 2.0 provides the security module Windows 11 requires in processor firmware. MSI	—
Warranty	3-year limited warranty (MSI Spain) MSI	—
Graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart. ASUS
Keyboard and lighting	—	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync light bar NumberPad lets the touchpad act as a numeric keypad. ASUS
Audio and camera	—	2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera No Windows Hello face recognition camera is listed. ASUS
Battery and power	—	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; ø6.0 mm 280 W adapter; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter Full GPU and CPU power needs the 280 W adapter. ASUS says whether adapters are included varies by country and model. ASUS
Operating system and security	—	Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS