Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
44Performance41.2
29.2Display34.8
64Battery38
68.9Portability39.4
4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)4 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and battery (+26). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 battery score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 39
- 36% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 33% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 24.9 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 29
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+22% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+36% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 200 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and e-shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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