MSI Katana 15.6 Black 2026
MSI
72 Overall Score
vs
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
HP
80 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Katana 15.6 | HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.22 kg | 1.63 kg★ |
| Battery | 55 Wh | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Katana 15.6 Black 2026
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Katana 15.6 Black 20260.054score per dollar
vs
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 20250.038score per dollar
MSI Katana 15.6 Black 2026 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
