Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
47.5Performance45.1
41.6Display33.9
78.7Battery66.7
75.1Portability34
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)5 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+12). 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 IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 34
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 257 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,786 vs 2,540
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+133% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,786+10%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 36% | 13,048+4%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+12% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+39% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+37% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo 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 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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