MSI Katana 15 (2023)
The Katana feels cheap, has a dim screen, and its ports are mostly on the right side. This was not one of our favorites in the budget lineup, we'd recommend the 2023 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 instead at this price point.
Pros
Palm rests stay cool to the touch while gaming
Cons
Dim 1920x1080 screen with poor color accuracy
Port placement on right side is inconvenient if you're using an external display
Heavy
MSI Katana 15 (2023)
The Katana feels cheap, has a dim screen, and its ports are mostly on the right side. This was not one of our favorites in the budget lineup, we'd recommend the 2023 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 instead at this price point.
Pros
Palm rests stay cool to the touch while gaming
Cons
Dim 1920x1080 screen with poor color accuracy
Port placement on right side is inconvenient if you're using an external display
Heavy
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