Key Differences
In short — MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 165Hz QHD outperforms the cheaper ASUS TUF A16 (2024) on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing ASUS TUF A16 (2024) is a better bang for your buck.
Advantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) Gaming Laptop
- Up to 31% cheaper than MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 165Hz QHD - $894.99 vs $1299.99
- Up to 19% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 165Hz QHD - $6.68 vs $8.23 per FPS
Advantages of MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 165Hz QHD Gaming Laptop
- Performs up to 18% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than ASUS TUF A16 (2024) - 158 vs 134 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
2nd Variation
FPS
134
84.81012658227847%
Value, $/FPS
$6.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$894.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $894.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 31479 minutes ago
Mar 12th, 2024
FPS
158
100%
Value, $/FPS
$8.23/FPS
81.16646415552854%
Price, $
$1299.99
68%
FPS Winner
Buy for $1,299.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 31482 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
2nd Variation
Mar 12th, 2024
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
8 GB | System-Shared
Pixel Fillrate
90.72 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
181.4 GTexel/s
74.313805817288%
Mar 12th, 2024
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
8 GB | System-Shared
Pixel Fillrate
81.36 GPixel/s
89.68253968253968%
Texel Fillrate
244.1 GTexel/s
100%
GPU Winner
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
2nd Variation
Ryzen 7 7735HS
null-core
Single-Core
1964
82.90417897847193%
Multi-Core
9281
80.21607605877269%
Mar 12th, 2024
Ryzen 9 8945HS
null-core
Single-Core
2369
100%
Multi-Core
11570
100%
CPU Winner
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) Gaming Laptop | vs | MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 165Hz QHD Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Release Date | Mar 12th, 2024 |
| Ryzen 7 7735HS | CPU | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
| 16 GB | RAM | 32 GB |
| 512 GB SSD | Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| 1920x1080 | Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| 165 Hz | Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| 16" | Screen Size | 15.6" |
