MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) vs HP Victus 15″ (TPN-Q278599J4AV)
Comparison summary
- Victus is the better value option.
- For performance MSI Katana 15 has a lot better performing processor. Victus contains more memory.
- For graphics performance Katana 15 has a 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″ (TPN-Q278599J4AV)
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) | HP Victus 15″ (TPN-Q278599J4AV) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i5-12450H |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 |
| 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 | June 4, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,466.30 | $1,429.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,466.30 | $1,429.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679)
HP Victus 15″ (TPN-Q278599J4AV)
Compare MSI Katana 15 / HP Victus 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
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″ (TPN-Q278599J4AV) summary
HP Victus is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 video card that is not the best for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. Your 2000gb SSD storage is an exceptional amount. Full HD resolution is adequate for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS screen. It is quite bulky at 5.06 lbs (2.3 kg).
HP Victus 15.6 i5 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD 1920*1080 144Hz, Intel Core i5-12450H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Backlit KB, Touchpad, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, W11 H, Blue
[High Speed RAM And Enormous Space] 32GB high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer
[Processor] Intel Core i5-12450H Processor (8 Cores, 12 Threads, 12MB L3 Cache, Base Frequency at 1.5 GHz, Up to 4.4 GHz at Max Turbo Frequency), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4 GB GDDR6)
[Display] 15.6" 144Hz FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare display, IPS panel, Micro-edge
[Tech Specs] 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate), 1 x RJ-45, 1 x USB Type-C (5Gbps signaling rate), 1 x Multi-format SD media card reader, 1 x Headphone/microphone combo, Touchpad, Backlit Keyboard, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6
[Operating System] Windows 11 Home - Beautiful, more consistent new design, Great window layout options, Improved performance features, New videogame selection and capabilities, Compatible with Android Apps
ASIN: B0DQ18D7KX