Dell 15 (DC15250) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
26.6Performance41.2
30.2Display34.8
21.3Battery38
66.3Portability39.4
2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)8 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana A15 AI B8V wins this laptop face-off, 38.6 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+15). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 39
- 28% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 21
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 128% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,015 vs 5,278
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 286 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,399+12%Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 12,015+128%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 54 Wh+30% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+28% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+24% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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