MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) vs HP Victus 15″ (Ryzen)
Comparison summary
- MSI Katana 15 is hands-down better laptop for gaming.
- For performance Katana 15 has a lot better performing processor. HP Victus 15″ contains more memory.
- For graphics performance Katana 15 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Victus is thinner and more compact in size.
- Victus has a bigger SSD.
MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679)
HP Victus 15″ (Ryzen)
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) | HP Victus 15″ (Ryzen) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14650HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX 6550M |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 5.06 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches | 14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches |
| (35.89 x 26.19 x 2.51 cm) | (35.79 x 25.5 x 2.36 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 22, 2026 | May 31, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,466.30 | $1,449.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,466.30 | $1,449.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679)
HP Victus 15″ (Ryzen)
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MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) summary
MSI Katana 15 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an outstanding Intel processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that is unimpressive well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is satisfactory for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine. It is quite on the heavier side at 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
msi Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD 1920x1080 IPS Laptop 16-Core 14th Generation Intel i7-14650HX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD Wi-Fi 6E Four-Zone Backlit KB Win11 Home w/ONT 32GB USB
Powerful 14th Generation Intel i7-14650HX 16-Core (Base Clock 1.6GHz, Up to 5.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB Intel Smart cache, 16 cores, 8 Performance-Cores, 8 Efficient-Cores, 24 threads)
[[ Customization ]] Upgraded to 16GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz | 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 11 Home
Brilliant 15.6" 144Hz FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 250 nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6, 720p HD Camera and integrated digital microphone
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3; 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / 10Gbps, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 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; 75Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery (Up to 8hours non-gaming battery life); 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches, 5.29 lbs; Black / black Color; 240W AC Adapter, ONT 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0GQ32N74F
HP Victus 15″ (Ryzen) summary
HP Victus is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU, however decent memory for its price. The laptop has the Radeon RX 6550M GPU which is lackluster great for playing games. You can run some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to play. Your 2000gb SSD storage is an impressive amount. Full HD resolution is okay for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS display. It is quite bulky at 5.06 lbs (2.3 kg).
HP Victus 15.6" FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS, AMD Radeon RX 6550M (Beats RTX 2050), Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, w/Cloth (32GB RAM |2TB PCIe SSD)
【15.6" FHD 144Hz IPS Display】Reduces frustrating lag and image ghosting for smooth, crisp gameplay with clear, vivid images from any angle.
【AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor】AMD Processor-AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS ( 3.3 GHz base clock, up to 4.55 GHz max boost clock, 16 MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads)
【AMD Radeon RX 6550M】4 GB GDDR6 DEDICATED) - The powerful AMD Radeon RX 6550M graphics card, engineered with AMD RDNA 2 architecture and 4 GB of GDDR6 to double performance and accelerate 1080p game play.
【32GB DDR5 RAM &2TB PCIe SSD】Seamlessly tackle resource-intensive tasks, smoothly run multiple applications simultaneously, and enjoy lightning-fast responsiveness that keeps you in the flow. Delivers blazing boot-up speed and enhanced storage capabilities. Effortlessly access your extensive digital library with ease. The seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from Happy Ranger, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.
【Backlit keyboard with integrated numeric pad】Keep going comfortably even in darker environments. 【Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3】14.09x 10.04x 0.93 Inch, 5.06 lbs
ASIN: B0DMVV247F