Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs MSI Katana 15
38.8Performance40.5
38.4Display33.6
60Battery29
75.8Portability39.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)5 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+36) and battery (+31). 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 Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
- 44% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531+4%Bottom 36% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 11,400+6%Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg+32% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+44% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 |
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