Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
38.3Performance45.1
26.5Display33.9
61.1Battery66.7
80.5Portability34
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 56 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 wins this laptop face-off, 48 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47). 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 T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 34
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 48% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 61
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,549
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA low-power) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250Bottom 6% | 2,786+24%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 6% | 13,048+52%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh | 75 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+48% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+34% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum and magnesium | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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