IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
30.7Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
29.3Battery38
67.7Portability39.4
3 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 115 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana A15 AI B8V wins this laptop face-off, 38.6 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and performance (+11). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
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
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 29
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 54 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | — |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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