Razer Blade Pro vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade Pro 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.

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 and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade Pro vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.4 cm x 28.1 cm x 2.25 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 3.07 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Matte IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 2 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1535 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Output 165 Watt -
INPUT Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Scrolling wheel, anti-ghosting, multimedia control, multi-touch touchpad, 16.8 million multi-colour illumination, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Razer Synapse MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade Pro MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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 - 033UK
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