MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop vs Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop
Quick Comparison
| Name | MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop | Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 15.6 in | 15.3 in |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Apple M4 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Apple 10 Core GPU |
| Price | Rs. 72999 | Rs. 151900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop is Rs. 72999. The cost of Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop is Rs. 151900.
Display comparison
Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop has screen size of 15.3 in inches which falls short to MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop's 15.6 in inch screen. MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop has IPS-Level Screen type whereas Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop has Liquid Retina Display, LED-Backlit Display with IPS Technology Screen type. Apple's laptop has display density of 224 PPI & MSI's laptop has only 141 PPI display density
Memory comparison
Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop's larger 24 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop's lower 8 GB RAM.
Processor Comparison
First Laptop has Intel Core i7 processor whereas second laptop has Apple M4. Both Laptops have CPU Cache of 24 MB.
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Full Comparison
| Name | MSI Katana 15 B12UDXK-1017IN Gaming Laptop | Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 15 Laptop |
| General | ||
| Series | Katana 15 | MacBook Air |
| Model | B12UDXK-1017IN | |
| Utility | Performance | Performance, Everyday Use |
| Device Type | Netbook | Ultrabook |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Mac OS |
| Dimensions | 359 x 259 x 24.9 mm | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.51 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years Warranty | 1 year Warranty |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS-Level | Liquid Retina Display, LED-Backlit Display with IPS Technology |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2880 x 1864 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 141 PPI | ~ 224 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes | No |
| Features | 45% NTSC | 500 nits Brightness, support for 1 billion colours, Wide colour (P3), True Tone technology |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Intel 6 AX201(2*2 ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 | 2 x USB Type-C |
| USB Port Details | Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports With Support For: Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (Up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (Up to 40 Gbps) | |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Advanced Support for High-Impedance Headphones |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 Charging Port | |
| Input | ||
| Camera | Yes | Center Stage Camera with Support for Desk View, 12 MP |
| Keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Force Touch Trackpad |
| Inbuilt Microphone | 1x Mic-in | Three-mic Array with Directional Beamforming |
| Speakers | Build-in Dual speakers | Built-in Speakers |
| Sound | 2x 2W | Four-Speaker Sound System, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i7 12650H | Apple M4 |
| Speed | 6 x 2.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.7 GHz) Performance Cores 4 x 1.7 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.5 GHz) Efficient Cores | 4 x Performance Cores 6 x Efficient Cores |
| Cores | 10 Cores (6P + 4E), 16 Threads | 10 Cores (4P + 6E) |
| Cache | 24 MB | |
| Brand | Intel | Apple |
| Series | Core i7 | |
| Model | 12650H | M4 |
| Generation | 12th Gen | Apple M4 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Apple 10 Core GPU |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR6 6 GB | |
| Brand | NVIDIA | Apple |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 | 24 GB |
| RAM Bus Speed | 4800 MHz | |
| Maximum RAM Supported | Upto 64 GB | |
| RAM Slots | 2 | |
| Solid State Drive | 512 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 53.5 Wh, 3 Cell Battery | 66.5 Wh Battery |
| Adapter Type | 180W Adapter | 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter |
| Battery Backup | Upto 18 hours | |
| Battery Details | 53.5 WHrs Li-ion | Lithium Polymer |
| Extra | ||
| Sales Package | Laptop, battery, power adapter, user guide | 15″ MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) |
| Other Features | Apple Intelligence, 16-Core Neural Engine, 120GB/s Memory Bandwidth, Hardware-Accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, Video Decode Engine, Video Encode Engine, ProRes Encode and Decode Engine, AV1 Decode, Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing | |