MSI Katana A15 AI B8V vs MSI Venture 15 AI A1M
41.2Performancespec-basedchip36.6
85.9Graphicschip55.8
34.8Displayspec-based48
38Batteryspec-based40.3
39.4Portabilityspec-based52.2
2 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V3 spec wins — MSI Venture 15 AI A1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Katana A15 AI B8V scores 44.7 against 44.7 for MSI Venture 15 AI A1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 56
- 122% higher charging: 200 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Venture 15 AI A1M
- 16% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.25 kg
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 286 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,399Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,015Bottom 32% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 200 W+122% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.9 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 23.2 mm+7% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 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 Katana A15 AI B8V | MSI Venture 15 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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