ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615	MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 $1,350	ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Overview
Brand
ASUS	MSI
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	Katana 15 B13VGK-2000US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-4800MHz
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	15.6-inch QHD, 165Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs	2.25 kg or 4.96 lbs
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	10 Cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	4.9 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	sRGB (standard coverage)
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Approx. 300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Resizable BAR support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	1x M.2 slot (available)
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	MSI Center with performance profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Cooler Boost 5 (Dual fans, 6 heat pipes)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Limited via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Extreme, User Mode
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not officially published
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	53.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5 hours (varies with use)
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Fast Charging Supported
Power Adapter
330W	200W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Chiclet with 4-Zone RGB Backlighting
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, Keyboard Only
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm	35.9 x 25.9 x 2.52 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, Cooler Boost 5
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and tuning
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 200W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	None included
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (16GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

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