Lenovo Googlebook 15 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
38.7Performance45.1
38.4Display33.9
65.7Battery66.7
80.3Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo Googlebook 154 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Googlebook 15 wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46) and display (+5). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Googlebook 15
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 34
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 46% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 39
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED (multitouch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (Panther Lake) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+46% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+37% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy and carbon fiber | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP RGB with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, face unlock, Google Titan C2 security chip | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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