CHUWI UniBook vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
27.7Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
62Battery38
82.4Portability39.4
4 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook7 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
CHUWI UniBook wins this laptop face-off, 44 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and battery (+24). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 39
- 47% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 22% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 3% | 12,015+101%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+47% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+34% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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