Razer Blade Pro 17 vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade Pro 17
Razer Blade Pro 17

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade Pro 17 and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Razer Blade Pro 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade Pro 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

loud under load

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier design

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade Pro 17 and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade Pro 17 vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.75 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Matte black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Micro-bezel design, 6 mm bezel IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70.5 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, gesture function, Razer Synapse enabled, per key Chroma, LED-backlit, RGB lighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (8K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 Pro 17 MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security IR face unlock -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Scratch-resistant, vapor chamber cooling system Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 033UK
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