MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

noisy under load

MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 1.9 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Carbon grey -
DISPLAY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Quad-level Cell (QLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6700M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 10 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Output 240 Watt -
INPUT MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 046UK 015UK
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