Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs MSI Katana 15
44Performance40.5
29.2Display33.6
64Battery29
68.9Portability39.4
4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and portability (+30). MSI Katana 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 39
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 250 nits
- 36% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 29
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,350
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+40% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+36% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 180 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.64 kg+27% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+33% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and e-shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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