Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
42.1Performance40.5
26.5Display33.6
49.3Battery29
73.9Portability39.4
7 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+20). MSI Katana 15 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 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 39
- 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 35% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.25 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 27
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+60% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+7% | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+8% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+7% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+100% | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+35% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+32% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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