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HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx vs MSI Katana 15 B13VFK

Laptop · HP

HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx

Ryzen 5 5600H · GTX 1650 Laptop · 144 Hz · 2021
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Graphics23
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 30 for HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxxMSI Katana 15 B13VFK
30Gear score48
Ryzen 5 5600HCPUCore i7-13620H
GTX 1650 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 HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx or MSI Katana 15 B13VFK better?

On specs, MSI Katana 15 B13VFK comes out ahead: a gear score of 48 versus 30 for HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx.