IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs MSI Katana 15
30.7Performance40.5
23.3Display33.6
29.3Battery29
67.7Portability39.4
3 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 115 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 scores 35.2 against 36.1 for MSI Katana 15. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 15 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 39
- 28% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Top 86% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 54 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+28% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+28% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | None |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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