Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
38.2Performancespec-based41.2
46.2chipGraphics85.9
26.5Displayspec-based34.8
39.6Batteryspec-based38
87.2Portabilityspec-based39.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)5 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) scores 44.6 against 44.7 for MSI Katana A15 AI B8V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
- 57% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
- 27% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 46
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 17% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+17% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,460+3%Bottom 19% | 2,399Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,734Bottom 15% | 12,015+12%Bottom 32% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh+2% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.96 kg+57% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm+27% | 24.9 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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