Dell 14 (DC14250) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
38.7Battery38
68.2Portability39.4
4 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)3 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 (DC14250) wins this laptop face-off, 42 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and performance (+3). 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 Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 39
- 31% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+1% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg+31% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+24% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack | 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 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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