Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
29.3Battery38
67.7Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 154 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 scores 39.9 against 38.6 for MSI Katana A15 AI B8V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 39
- 28% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 17.9 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 29
- 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 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 54 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+28% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+28% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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