Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
38.8Performance41.2
38.4Display34.8
60Battery38
75.8Portability39.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)5 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+36) and battery (+22). 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 Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 39
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 286 nits
- 44% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,015 vs 10,711
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+75% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531+6%Bottom 36% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 12,015+12%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 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 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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