Lenovo Googlebook 15 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
38.7Performance41.2
38.4Display34.8
65.7Battery38
80.3Portability39.4
4 spec wins — Lenovo Googlebook 153 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Googlebook 15 wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+28). 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 Lenovo Googlebook 15
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 39
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 286 nits
- 43% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (Panther Lake) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+43% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+36% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy and carbon fiber | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Googlebook 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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