MSI Katana 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Comparison summary
- For graphics performance MSI Katana 15″ has a better performing graphics card.
- Katana has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- Katana features more memory.
- Acer Nitro V 16″ is thinner and more compact in size.
- Katana has a bigger SSD.
MSI Katana 15″ (9S7-158N31-450)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) | Acer Nitro V 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 48gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.96 lbs (2.25 kg) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.91 x 2.49 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 27, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,339.00 | $2,059.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,339.00 | $2,059.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana 15″ (9S7-158N31-450)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare MSI Katana 15″ / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) summary
MSI Katana is a superb value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4070 GPU that is fantastic well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't come with the top AMD processor, though a decent amount of memory for its price. Your 4000gb SSD storage is an excellent amount. Quad HD resolution is satisfactory for the 15″ 165 Hz IPS monitor. It is portable enough at 4.96 lbs (2.25 kg).
msi Katana 15.6" 165Hz WQHD 2560x1440 IPS Gaming Laptop 8-Core AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 48GB DDR5 4TB SSD Wi-Fi 6E Four-Zone RGB Backlit KB Win11 Home w/ONT 32GB USB
Powerful AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core (Base Clock 2.9GHz, Up to 5.2 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 16MB L3 Cache)
Upgraded to 48GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz | 4TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 11 Home
Brilliant 15.6" 165Hz WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare, DCI-P3 100%, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 720p HD Camera and integrated digital microphone
MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3; 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support DisplayPort / 5Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1x RJ-45 LAN, 1x Coaxial plug Power Jack
Full-size Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Speakers 2Wx2; 53.5Whr 3-cell lithium-ion battery (Up to 8hours non-gaming battery life); 14.13 x 10.20 x 0.98 inches, 4.96 lbs; Black / black Color; 200W AC Adapter, ONT 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0H2LSK6F2
Acer Nitro V 16″ summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is mediocre well-suited for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is good. Acer Nitro V is light at only 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop | Intel Core 7 240H Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD | Backlit KB Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth Win11 Obsidian Black | w/USB Hub, W/GaLiMu
✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;
✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD;
✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);
✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;
✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11;
ASIN: B0HJYWQ81N