Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
46.1Performance41.2
35.1Display34.8
52Battery38
71.9Portability39.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 74 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and battery (+14). 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 39
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
- 38% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | 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 (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+21%Top 34% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979Bottom 26% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+20% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+38% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm+21% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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