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ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IC vs MSI Katana 15 B13VFK

Laptop · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IC

Ryzen 7 4800H · RTX 3050 Laptop · 144 Hz · 2021
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Graphics31
Screen70
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Laptop · MSI

MSI Katana 15 B13VFK

Core i7-13620H · RTX 4060 Laptop · 144 Hz · 2023
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Graphics44
Screen70
Verdict

On specs, MSI Katana 15 B13VFK comes out ahead: a gear score of 48 versus 37 for ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IC.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506ICMSI Katana 15 B13VFK
37Gear score48
Ryzen 7 4800HCPUCore i7-13620H
RTX 3050 LaptopGraphics cardRTX 4060 Laptop
—RAM—
1920×1080 · 144 HzScreen1920×1080 · 144 Hz

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IC or MSI Katana 15 B13VFK better?

On specs, MSI Katana 15 B13VFK comes out ahead: a gear score of 48 versus 37 for ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IC.