Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
42.1Performance45.1
26.5Display33.9
49.3Battery66.7
73.9Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) scores 45.5 against 45.1 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 34
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 39% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 49
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Bottom 41% | 2,786+7%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 31% | 13,048+6%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 75 Wh+32% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+39% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+34% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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