Lenovo Prima 14 IWC vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
25.3Performance45.1
23.3Display33.9
29.3Battery66.7
72.6Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and performance (+20). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 34
- 43% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 29
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (TN on base SKU) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+17% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 75 Wh+60% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.37 kg+43% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+22% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | PC-ABS (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home |
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