MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

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Overview
Brand
MSI	Acer
Model
Katana 15 B13VGK-2000US	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-4800MHz	32GB DDR5
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch QHD, 165Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.25 kg or 4.96 lbs	2.5
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13620H	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
10 Cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient)	12.0
Threads
16 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	180Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
sRGB (standard coverage)	100% sRGB
Brightness
Approx. 300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Response Time
	3ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
Resizable BAR support	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
TGP
	150W
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x M.2 slot (available)	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
MSI Center with performance profiles	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 (Dual fans, 6 heat pipes)	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Limited via MSI Center	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme, User Mode	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not officially published	See above
Battery
Capacity
53.5Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with use)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging Supported	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
200W	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI, 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Chiclet with 4-Zone RGB Backlighting	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic Chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Keyboard Only	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
35.9 x 25.9 x 2.52 cm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Cooler Boost 5	Yes
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and tuning	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 200W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None included	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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