Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
38.8Performance45.1
38.4Display33.9
60Battery66.7
75.8Portability34
3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)6 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and display (+5). 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 Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 34
- 95% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 257 nits
- 45% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 25.5 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,048 vs 10,711
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+95% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531Bottom 36% | 2,786+10%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 13,048+22%Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg+36% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+45% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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