MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) Comparison

MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 $1,350	Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) $1,615	ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Overview
Brand
MSI	Thunderobot
Model
Katana 15 B13VGK-2000US	Storm 17
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-4800MHz	64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe SSD	2TB PCIe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch QHD, 165Hz	17.3" QHD (2560x1440) 165Hz IPS Panel
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.25 kg or 4.96 lbs	Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
Color
Black	Futuristic Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13620H	Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
10 Cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient)	10 Cores (6 Performance Cores + 4 Efficient Cores)
Threads
16 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	1.80 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	17.3 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
sRGB (standard coverage)	100% sRGB
Brightness
Approx. 300 nits	350 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Response Time
	3ms (GTG)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported (DLSS 3)
Additional Features
Resizable BAR support	Supports NVIDIA Reflex, G-SYNC compatible
TGP
	Maximum 140W (Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
4800MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x M.2 slot (available)	Not available
RAID Support
No	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with N-Key Rollover
RGB Customization
Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
MSI Center with performance profiles	Pre-installed Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Optimized Performance Modes
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 (Dual fans, 6 heat pipes)	Dual 12V Turbo Fans, Copper Fins (0.2mm, 245 pcs), Dual-zone Air Ducts, Rear Exhaust
Overclocking Support
Limited via MSI Center	Yes, via Thunderobot Gaming Suite
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme, User Mode	Silent, Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not officially published	Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)
Battery
Capacity
53.5Wh	53Wh
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with use)	Approximately 2.5 hours under gaming load
Charging Type
Fast Charging Supported	Supports 100W PD fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
200W	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort & Power Delivery), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Chiclet with 4-Zone RGB Backlighting	Full-sized RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
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 support
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer	DTS:X Ultra, Noise Suppression
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 reinforced plastic accents
Color Options
Black	Futuristic Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Keyboard Only	Per-key RGB backlit keyboard
Dimensions
35.9 x 25.9 x 2.52 cm	Approx. 399mm x 265mm x 25mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with multiple thermal zones and forced cooling
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and tuning	Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Windows 11 Home pre-installed
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Thunderobot Storm 17
Power Adapter
Yes, 200W	180W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included (1-year standard warranty)
Additional Accessories
None included	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	July 15, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 or Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen)?

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Advantages of Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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