MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
37.4Performance41.2
48Display34.8
38Battery38
50.2Portability39.4
2 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V3 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V wins this laptop face-off, 42.5 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+13) and portability (+11). 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 MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 39
- 12% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.25 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 37
- 67% higher charging: 200 W vs 120 W
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,399 vs 2,130
Display
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Bottom 2% | 2,399+13%Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,296Bottom 22% | 12,015+6%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 120 W | 200 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.98 kg+12% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 22.9 mm+8% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 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 | 720p HD | 720p HD |
Software
| Spec | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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