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MSI Katana 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360

Updated Apr 2026laptops
MSI Katana 15
MSI
MSI Katana 15
$899
7.6/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
$1,349
8.4/10
Winner

The Verdict

MSI Katana 15 targets gaming enthusiasts with its 144Hz IPS display and Intel Core i7-13620H processor, delivering solid frame rates for competitive titles at $899. Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 positions itself as a premium productivity device with a convertible 2-in-1 design, stunning 400-nit AMOLED touchscreen, and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H architecture, priced at $1349. The MSI excels in raw gaming performance and refresh rate advantage, but its 5-hour battery life severely limits portability for professionals. Samsung's 14-hour endurance, lightweight aluminum chassis at 1.65kg, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and flexible convertible form factor make it far superior for all-day work and creative tasks. The display quality heavily favors Samsung, with AMOLED delivering superior contrast and the 400-nit brightness nearly doubling the MSI's 250 nits. Storage expansion exists on the MSI but not Galaxy Book4. For pure gaming value, the Katana 15 wins decisively. For professionals needing versatility, portability, and all-day battery life, Samsung's premium pricing justifies the investment through genuine feature and experience advantages.

ValueKatana 15
BatteryBook4 360
DisplayBook4 360
PerformanceKatana 15
portabilityBook4 360

Who Should Buy

Buy the MSI Katana 15 if…

  • RTX 4060 Laptop GPU at $899 is strong budget gaming value
  • 144Hz FHD display is smooth for competitive gaming
  • 13th-gen i7 processor handles gaming and productivity workloads

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…

  • Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
  • Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
  • Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration

Category Scores

MSI Katana 15
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Value
8.2
7.1
Battery
4.8
9.0
Display
7.0
9.2
Performance
8.5
8.1
portability
6.5
9.1

Pros & Cons

MSI Katana 15

Pros

  • RTX 4060 Laptop GPU at $899 is strong budget gaming value
  • 144Hz FHD display is smooth for competitive gaming
  • 13th-gen i7 processor handles gaming and productivity workloads
  • Expandable M.2 slot allows adding more storage
  • Lightweight for a gaming laptop at under 5 lbs

Cons

  • 250-nit display is dim and washes out in bright rooms
  • 53.5 Wh battery means only 3-4 hours of real-world use
  • All-plastic build quality feels budget-tier
  • Single-channel RAM out of the box — needs second DIMM for best performance
  • Keyboard lacks per-key RGB — single-zone backlight only

Samsung Galaxy Book4 360

Pros

  • Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
  • Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
  • Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
  • Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
  • Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight

Cons

  • FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
  • No SD card reader
  • RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
  • Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
  • No discrete GPU option

Full Specifications

SpecMSI Katana 15Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)1.65 kg
MaterialPlasticAluminum
Dimensions14.09 x 9.95 x 0.94 inches356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm
Ports
HDMI1
USB-A ports22
USB-C ports11
SD card
Thunderbolt ports2
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 5 hoursUp to 14 hours mixed use
Capacity53.5 Wh68 Wh
Display
Size15.6 inches15.6 inches
TypeIPSFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1
Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)250400
Storage
SSD512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB LPDDR5x
Cores10 cores (6P + 4E)16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core i7-13620H (13th Gen)Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

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