Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
33Performance45.1
26.5Display33.9
36.7Battery66.7
75.2Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W wins this laptop face-off, 45.1 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and performance (+12). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 34
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 43% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 17.7 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 37
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,306Bottom 8% | 2,786+21%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,460Bottom 5% | 13,048+54%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 75 Wh+43% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+43% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm+31% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader | 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 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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