MSI Crosshair 16 HX vs MSI Katana 15 (B13V)
Intel Core i7-14700HX against Intel Core i9-13900H, 16-inch vs 15.6-inch screens, 2.5 vs 2.25 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Crosshair 16 HX | Katana 15 (B13V) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,62,990 | ₹1,54,990 |
| Starting Configuration | RTX 4060 | RTX 4050 |
| Top Price (India) | ₹1,93,990 (RTX 4070) | ₹1,79,990 (RTX 4070) |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | D14VFKG-206IN / D14VFKG-452IN / D14VGKG-205IN / D14VGKG-668IN | B13VEK-297IN / B13VEK-2220IN / B13VEK-2432IN / B13VFK-296IN / B13VFK-843IN / B13VGK-2009IN |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359 x 266.4 x 21.8 to 27.9 mm | 359 x 259 x 24.9 mm |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 24.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Build | No info | No info |
| Colours | Cosmos Gray | Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | IPS-level |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | No info | No info |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) | No info |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-14650HX / i7-14700HX | Intel Core i7-13620H / i7-13700H / i9-13900H |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX, 20-core CPU (8P + 12E), 28 threads, up to 5.5 GHz | Intel Core i9-13900H, 14-core CPU (6P + 8E), 20 threads, up to 5.4 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB / RTX 4070 8GB (140W with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB / RTX 4060 8GB / RTX 4070 8GB (105W with Dynamic Boost) |
| NPU | None | None |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
| RAM Type | DDR5 (up to 5600) | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Options | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (one Gen5-compatible) | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh (4-cell) | 53.5 Wh (3-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 240W adapter (65W USB-C PD charging supported) | 200W adapter |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) |
| USB-A | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz) | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz) |
| Headphone Jack | Combo audio jack | Combo audio jack |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4 (by SKU) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (30fps) | 720p (30fps) |
| Privacy Shutter | Yes | Not published by MSI |
| Webcam Features | 3DNR | Not published by MSI |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2W each |
| Microphones | Array microphone | Not published by MSI |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | 24-zone RGB | 4-zone RGB |
| Key Travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Not published by MSI |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | Full-power 140W GPU, Cooler Boost 5 cooling with 6 exhaust vents, Office Home 2024 on some SKUs | Two M.2 SSD slots, Meta Ready certified (RTX 4060 and 4070 SKUs), Office Home 2024 on some SKUs |