MSI Katana A15 AI
RTX 4070 · 105W · Ryzen 9 8945HS
Head-to-head
MSI Katana A15 AI vs Maingear ML-16 MK2
Maingear ML-16 MK2 is the faster machine, averaging 8% more frames across 6 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | MSI Katana A15 AI | Maingear ML-16 MK2 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 108 | 108 | +0 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 96 | 88 | +8 |
| Dota 2 | 139 | 145 | -6 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 101 | 111 | -10 |
| GTA V | 165 | 175 | -10 |
| X-Plane 11 | 52 | 90 | -38 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Katana A15 AI | Maingear ML-16 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 |
| GPU power | 105W | 105W |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 8945HS | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Memory | 16GB | 32GB |
| Display | 15.6in 1920x1080 | 16in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 144Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 2.3kg | 2.109kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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Maingear ML-16 MK2
RTX 4070 · 105W · Core Ultra 7 155H