Framework Laptop 12 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
30.7Performance41.2
26.5Display34.8
—Battery38
83.2Portability39.4
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44). 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 Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 39
- 42% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+42% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | — | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p HD |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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