MSI Katana A15 AI B8V vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
41.2Performance65.6
34.8Display55.5
38Battery98.7
39.4Portability20
2 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V8 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+61) and performance (+24). 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 Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 20
- 27% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher charging: 400 W vs 200 W
Display
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 18 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 286 nits | 500 nits+75% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,399Bottom 20% | 3,127+30%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,015Bottom 28% | 20,220+68%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh+85% |
| Charging | 200 W | 400 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg+27% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm+11% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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