Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
39.8chipPerformance45.1
26.5Display33.9
39.6Battery66.7
87.1Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) scores 45 against 45.1 for MSI Katana 15 HX B14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 34
- 60% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 257 nits
- 29% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 40
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,599
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+17% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | 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 X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 75 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.96 kg+60% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm+29% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Carbon fiber hybrid top with aluminum bottom, or CFRP top with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera 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 7 (Intel) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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