Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
43.7Performance40.5
39.9Display33.6
46.7Battery29
41.9Portability39.4
9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)1 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+6). 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 Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 50% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+40% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+7% | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+8% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+50% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h+40% | 5 h |
| Charging | 230 W+28% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.25 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm+12% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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