ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 vs MSI Katana B14WGK-016US

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 takes 4.8 weighted points vs 3.5, winning on Thickness, Price, Value Score. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96

Intel Core i9 14900HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1900
4.1 (535)
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MSI Katana B14WGK-016US

Intel Core i9 14900HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $2500
4.7 (29)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96Katana B14WGK-016US
Gaming6.6/106.6/10
Productivity5.5/106.1/10
Programming6.1/106.3/10
Engineering / 3D6.5/106.6/10
Student5.2/105.7/10
Travel / Portability4.6/105.3/10
AI Workloads6.5/106.5/10
Value for Money8.4/108.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96Katana B14WGK-016US
CPUIntel Core i9 14900HXIntel Core i9 14900HX
PassMark Score45,23545,235
CPU Cores8P+16E8P+16E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5070NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score20,47220,472
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x12002560x1600
Refresh Rate165 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI194 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight6 lbs4.96 lbs
Thickness0.9″0.98″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (535)4.7 ★ (29)
Value Score8.4/108.1/10

CPU Comparison

Both run near-identical CPU performance (45,235 PassMark).

GPU & Gaming

Both GPUs land identical G3DMark scores — gaming is a wash.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.5/10 vs 6.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 165 Hz. Katana B14WGK-016US: 15.6″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. Katana B14WGK-016US: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

6 lbs / 0.9″ vs 4.96 lbs / 0.98″. The MSI Katana B14WGK-016US is 1.0 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.6 vs 5.3.

Value

Value scores land 8.4/10 vs 8.1/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the MSI Katana B14WGK-016US only if portability matter more to you.

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