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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 if you want a laptop with a better graphics card, which is key for high-performance gaming or graphic-intensive tasks. However, it has a smaller screen size compared to the MSI Katana 17, which means less screen real estate for multitasking or immersive experiences but could be more portable. On the other hand, the MSI Katana 17 offers double the memory, beneficial for multitasking and complex applications, and it has a larger screen which enhances media consumption and productivity work, but it's heavier and might not be as convenient to carry around. Both laptops have their own strengths, so your choice should be based on whether you prioritize portability and gaming power or screen size and memory capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Katana 17 have similar screen quality.
If you primarily use your laptop for browsing, watching videos, and office tasks, either the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 or MSI Katana 17 offers a display that is sharp, bright, and with a panel type that renders clear images, making them suitable for daily activities. For tasks requiring precision in color, such as engineering and design work, these laptops provide decent coverage of color gamuts but may not meet the highest standards for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, these laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't be as fluid or responsive for fast-paced visuals compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Katana 17 has 3 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, although heavier and with a slightly smaller screen than the MSI Katana 17, offers a higher battery capacity, contributing to longer use between charges, and more robust heat management, which is advantageous for extended sessions or performance-demanding tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Katana 17 stands out with more RAM, enabling smoother multitasking and demanding applications, and a superior heat management score, indicating it may handle sustained workloads better, but it's less portable and offers lower battery life, which might limit its mobility for users frequently on-the-move.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Katana 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 holds an edge in gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU compared to the MSI Katana 17's Nvidia RTX 4060, while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate of 144hz which is critical for smooth gaming visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Katana 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15's powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, together with a quality IPS display, make it ideal for resource-intensive engineering and design tasks; while the MSI Katana 17, with its even larger RAM capacity and a similar suite of CPU and GPU, offers expansive screen real estate but is less portable and has a lower battery capacity. Both laptops feature backlit keyboards and hardware ray tracing, enhancing user experience for extended work and ensuring detailed graphics rendering, but the slightly louder operating noise and lower portability of the MSI may be considered if mobility is a concern.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Katana 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Katana 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and MSI Katana 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,367
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Katana 17 costs $1,367.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Katana 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | MSI Katana 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,367 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 256 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
MSI Katana 17
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Benjamin Herzig | February 2023
"The MSI Katana 17 B13V laptop impressed us in its main area of competency - gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ensures high-performance levels which can compete with the previous generation's RTX 3070 Ti. In addition to the speedy GPU, the MSI comes with a 144 Hz display as well as an RGB keyboard and provides a very good typing experience. Despite the power at hand, the laptop remains comparatively cool."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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