MSI Katana Katana 15.6 Black 2026
MSI
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
100 Overall Score
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Developer
Gaming
Ai Llm
Creator
Specifications
| MSI Katana Katana 15.6 | 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 | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.22 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Katana Katana 15.6 Black 2026
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average compact (31th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.