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4.1Graphics5.7
3.5Overall performance5.4
6.2Display2.3
2.9Memory & storage3.2
5.6Battery & portability2.3
5.0Features & cooling3.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
LOQ 15 G9 RTX 4050 (2024)Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023)
| LOQ 15 G9 RTX 4050 (2024) | Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259 mm | 273 mm | −14 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 398 mm | −38 mm |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 25 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.6 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LOQ 15 G9 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
- Battery capacity60 Wh vs 54 Wh+12%
- Weight2.38 kg vs 2.6 kg+9%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023): No
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)Yes · Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023): No
- Brightness300 nits vs 250 nits+20%
- DCI-P3 coverage78% vs 41%+90%
- Thickness24 mm vs 25 mm+4%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 61%+64%
- RAM (base)24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is Katana 17 B13 RTX 4060 (2023) better than LOQ 15 G9 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- SSD (up to)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,119 vs 11,168+38%
- CPU cores6 vs 10+67%
- GPU compute (FP32)11.7 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS+18%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,072+20%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Key travel1.5 mm vs 1.7 mm+13%
- Screen size15.6″ vs 17.3″+11%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 105 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 11.7 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,119 | 11,168 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 7435HS | Core i7-13620H |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 10 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS | Core i7-12650H, Core i7-13620H, Core i9-13900H |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 61% |
| Response time | — | 30 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 78% | 41% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 127 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Power adapter | 170 W | 200 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | No |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 25 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 398 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm | 273 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 59.1 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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