Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15
MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 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 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 Razer Blade 15 and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Matte IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
INPUT Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card -
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Gigabit Ethernet
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 Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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