How do the scores compare?

MSI Katana 15 scores 36.1/100 overall; MSI Katana A15 AI B8V scores 38.6/100. MSI Katana 15 wins 1 individual spec rows, MSI Katana A15 AI B8V wins 3.

What are the main differences between the MSI Katana 15 and the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V?

MSI Katana A15 AI B8V advantages: Stronger battery score: 38 vs 29; 14% higher Peak brightness: 286 nits vs 250 nits; 11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W.

MSI Katana 15 vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V

MSI

MSI Katana 15

$1,099

WINNER

MSI

MSI Katana A15 AI B8V

40.5Performance41.2

33.6Display34.8

29Battery38

39.4Portability39.4

1 spec wins — MSI Katana 153 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V

InnoReviews verdict

MSI Katana A15 AI B8V wins this laptop face-off, 38.6 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+1). 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 MSI Katana 15

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V

Stronger battery score: 38 vs 29
14% higher Peak brightness: 286 nits vs 250 nits
11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W

Display

Display comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Screen size	15.6 ″	15.6 ″
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
Peak brightness	250 nits	286 nits+14%

Performance

Performance comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Processor	Intel Core i7-13620H	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)	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

Benchmarks comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,430+1%Bottom 25%	2,399Bottom 20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,400Bottom 22%	12,015+5%Bottom 28%

Battery

Battery comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Capacity	54 Wh	54 Wh
Web browsing endurance	5 h	—
Charging	180 W	200 W+11%

Design

Design comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Weight	2.25 kg	2.25 kg
Thickness	24.9 mm	24.9 mm
Material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Ports	1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm	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 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Webcam	720p	720p HD
Biometrics	None	—

Software

Software comparison: MSI Katana 15 versus MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Spec	MSI Katana 15	MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11 Home

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