Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
33.3Battery38
67.3Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)5 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) wins this laptop face-off, 40.7 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+28) and performance (+3). 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 IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 39
- 29% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 33
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg+29% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+24% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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