Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
46.1Performance45.1
35.1Display33.9
52Battery66.7
71.9Portability34
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 75 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+38) and display (+1). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 42% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+4%Top 34% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979Bottom 26% | 13,048+9%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 75 Wh+17% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+42% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm+23% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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