Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) vs MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
38.2Performance47.7
47.3chipGraphics87.6
26.5Displayspec-based33
39.6Batteryspec-based42.5
87.2Portabilityspec-based23
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)7 spec wins — MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) scores 44.8 against 44.8 for MSI Katana 17 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
- 74% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 230 nits
- 64% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 27.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,139 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 38
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 47
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 17.3 ″+30% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+74% | 230 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,460Bottom 21% | 2,794+14%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,734Bottom 15% | 13,570+26%Top 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54.7 Wh | 75 Wh+37% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.4 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.96 kg+64% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm+35% | 27.8 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber top cover with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot 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 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter (5MP without IR on some configurations) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana 17 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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