Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
33.3Battery66.7
67.3Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+11). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 34
- 34% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 33
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 75 Wh+50% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg+34% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+26% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector | 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 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) | 5.3 |
| Webcam | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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