Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
35.3Display34.8
46.7Battery38
36.2Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX102 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 wins this laptop face-off, 41 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+3). 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 LOQ 15IRX10
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 38
- 12% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 36
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13450HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+12% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.25 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm+4% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Plastic (PC-ABS) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, 65-100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with e-shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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