MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) Comparison

MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) $1,679	Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) $1,615	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Overview
Brand
MSI	Thunderobot
Model
Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US	Storm 17
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD	2TB PCIe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440), 165Hz, IPS-Level	17.3" QHD (2560x1440) 165Hz IPS Panel
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs	Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
Color
Black	Futuristic Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor	Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Architecture
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	10 Cores (6 Performance Cores + 4 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32.0	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.2 GHz (P-core base), 1.6 GHz (E-core base)	1.80 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	4.9 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 115W GPU + CPU Power Share)	45W
Additional Features
MSI AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	17.3 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	165Hz
Response Time
2.5ms (Typical, as seen on similar MSI panels)	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS-Level, Anti-Glare	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3 (Typical)	100% sRGB
Brightness
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 300-350 nits for QHD IPS-level gaming panels.	350 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:9
Additional Features
Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Design) for optimal performance.	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2347MHz)	Maximum 140W (Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Supported (DLSS 3)
Additional Features
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.	Supports NVIDIA Reflex, G-SYNC compatible
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 32GB total)	Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) - this model usually has only one M.2 slot. To upgrade storage, you'd replace the existing 1TB SSD.	Not available
RAID Support
Not specified	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (lighted WASD, specially-designed keycaps)	Backlit RGB Keyboard with N-Key Rollover
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
MSI Center (with AI Engine), MSI App Player	Pre-installed Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Optimized Performance Modes
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 Technology (CPU & GPU Share-pipe Design, 2 Fans, 5 Heat Pipes)	Dual 12V Turbo Fans, Copper Fins (0.2mm, 245 pcs), Dual-zone Air Ducts, Rear Exhaust
Overclocking Support
Yes (via MSI Center)	Yes, via Thunderobot Gaming Suite
Performance Modes
Available via MSI Center (e.g., Extreme Performance, Silent)	Silent, Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected strong performance for its class.	Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)
Battery
Capacity
75Whr, 4-cell Li-Polymer	53Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but general gaming laptop battery life.	Approximately 2.5 hours under gaming load
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 (supports 100W PD charging via Type-C)	Supports 100W PD fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet
Gigabit LAN (RJ45)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, 1x DC-in	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
4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key	Full-sized RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.7mm Key Travel	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Anti-Ghost Key (implied N-Key rollover capability)	Yes
Touchpad Features
31% Larger Touchpad (compared to previous generation), Multi-touch	Precision Touchpad with Multi-touch Support
Audio
Speakers
2x 2W Speakers	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready	DTS:X Ultra, Noise Suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HD type (30fps@720p)	720p HD webcam
Enhancements
Not explicitly specified, but generally basic.
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Black)	Aluminum chassis with reinforced plastic accents
Color Options
Black	Futuristic Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Per-key RGB backlit keyboard
Dimensions
359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99")	Approx. 399mm x 265mm x 25mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Cooler Boost 5 with Share Pipe Design)	Yes, with multiple thermal zones and forced cooling
Software
MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), AI Engine, MSI App Player	Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Windows 11 Home pre-installed
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Up to 96GB RAM (2 slots), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot (already populated with 1TB)
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Thunderobot Storm 17
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 3-Year Limited Warranty (may vary by region)	Included (1-year standard warranty)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
July 2025 (as per current market listings)	July 15, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) or Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen)?

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

Advantages of MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs vs Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs))

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