Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
42.1Performance41.2
26.5Display34.8
49.3Battery38
73.9Portability39.4
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+11). 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 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 39
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
- 35% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 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
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+8%Bottom 41% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+2%Bottom 31% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+7% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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