Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
44Performance45.1
29.2Display33.9
64Battery66.7
68.9Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35). 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 Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 34
- 36% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 257 nits
- 35% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 32% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 29
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,350
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+36% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 75 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.64 kg+32% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+35% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 with IR and e-shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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