OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK). 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.

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb keyboard

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

full hd display

large 17-inch screen

decent cooling system

competitive price point

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between OMEN by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.36 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Shadow black, black chrome (logo) -
DISPLAY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) IPS-level
PROCESSOR OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz -
Rated Speed 5600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD FreeSync -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes
Camera Features HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek Wi-Fi 6E Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.75 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
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AC ADAPTER OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (RGB)
Features 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Included Accessories HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options IR thermal sensor -
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number xd0003na 025UK
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