Lenovo Prima 14 IWC vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
25.3Performance41.2
23.3Display34.8
29.3Battery38
72.6Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC6 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana A15 AI B8V wins this laptop face-off, 38.6 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and display (+11). 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 39
- 39% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 29
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+5% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 54 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.37 kg+39% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+20% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | PC-ABS (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio | 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home |
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