Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
43.7Performance41.2
39.9Display34.8
46.7Battery38
41.9Portability39.4
8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)1 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+5). 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 Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 38
- 50% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 22% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 286 nits
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+22% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+50% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+15% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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