MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487 / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X

MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487: B14WFK-487 (Germany): Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16 GB DDR5, 512 GB, 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz, Core Black. The family’s QHD 165 Hz B14WFK US SKUs and the RTX 5070 B14WGK versions are separate configurations.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X: G614JIR-N4107X: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 32 GB DDR5-5600, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch 2560 × 1600 240 Hz display, Windows 11 Pro. The RTX 4060 G614JVR, the RTX 4080 G614JZR and G614JIR SKUs with other RAM/SSD sizes are separate configurations.

Specification	MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X
Release year	2025	2024
Processor	Intel Core i7-14650HX; 16 cores, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB cache Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation; 8 performance and 8 efficient cores, 24 threads. There is no separate NPU for AI. MSI	Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache HX-series chips are laptop processors that run at high power limits for gaming and content creation; in multi-core work the chassis cooling decides the result. ASUS
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; up to 115 W with Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2497 MHz The laptop RTX 5060 is not the same card as the desktop RTX 5060; NVIDIA lists 45–100 W for the laptop version, and MSI reaches 115 W by shifting an extra 15 W with Dynamic Boost. That is the top power class for the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU; performance depends on cooling and power mode. MSI quotes 572 AI TOPS. MSI	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 2225 MHz at 140 W (2175 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) 140 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost borrows budget from the CPU: 25 W is added to the sustained 115 W depending on load balance. This laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4070. ASUS
Display	15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080), 144 Hz, IPS-level wide-view panel, thin bezel, anti-glare 144 Hz shows game motion more smoothly at up to 144 frames per second. US versions of the same family use a 165 Hz QHD panel; this SKU is Full HD. MSI	ROG Nebula Display: 16-inch, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated 240 Hz makes motion smoother when a game approaches 240 frames per second; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means a wide gamut covering the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration. ASUS
Memory	16 GB DDR5-5600 (2 × 8 GB, dual channel); 2 SO-DIMM slots, up to 96 GB The two modules run in dual channel; because the slots are socketed, memory can be upgraded later. MSI	32 GB: 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, dual channel; up to 32 GB Both slots are populated and ASUS lists 32 GB as the maximum for this model; the modules are not soldered. ASUS notes memory speed varies by CPU. ASUS
Storage	512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot This SKU has a single M.2 slot; to add storage the installed SSD has to be replaced with a larger one. MSI	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 PCIe slots in total ASUS counts two M.2 PCIe slots including the used one; a second SSD can go in the other slot. ASUS
Ports	1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s, DisplayPort and USB-PD 3.0 up to 100 W); 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s); HDMI 2.1 (4K 120 Hz, 8K 60 Hz); Gigabit LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio The USB-C port can drive an external display and accept up to 100 W USB-PD charging; a 240 W adapter is supplied. There is no Thunderbolt or card reader. MSI	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio ASUS lists G-SYNC only for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, which also accepts charging from the 100 W USB-C adapter. HDMI 2.1 FRL allows high refresh rates at high resolution on compatible TVs and monitors. ASUS
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3 MSI	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6E can use the 6 GHz band, subject to national regulation and Windows 11 driver support. ASUS
Cooling	Cooler Boost 5 dual-fan cooling MSI	—
Keyboard, camera and audio	4-zone RGB gaming keyboard with numpad and Copilot key; 120 × 75 mm Precision touchpad; 720p 30 fps webcam; stereo speakers, Nahimic 3 MSI	—
Battery and adapter	75 Wh, 4-cell lithium polymer (internal); 240 W external adapter MSI	—
Size and weight	359 × 262 × 25.5 mm (excluding feet); 2.4 kg MSI	35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS
Operating system	Windows 11 Home MSI	Windows 11 Pro ASUS
Warranty	2 years with pick-up and return service; optional 1- or 2-year extension These terms are for the German SKU; warranty may differ in other countries. MSI	—
Graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut latency and performance loss in games; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart. ASUS
Keyboard	—	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync logo and light bar ASUS
Audio and camera	—	2 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS
Battery and power	—	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter (20 V, 14 A, ø6.0 mm) and 100 W USB-C adapter ASUS lists a 100 W USB-C adapter in the box as well; the 280 W brick is for full performance. Included adapters and accessories can vary by country. ASUS
Security	—	Firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS
In the box	—	ROG backpack, ROG Impact gaming mouse, 100 W USB-C adapter ASUS says included accessories vary by country. ASUS