MSI Katana 15 (B13V) vs Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024)
Intel Core i9-13900H against Intel Core i7-14700HX, 2.25 vs 2.38 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Katana 15 (B13V) | LOQ 15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,54,990 (RTX 4050) / ₹1,64,990 (RTX 4060) / ₹1,79,990 (RTX 4070) | No info |
| Announced | January 2023 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) |
| Model Numbers | B13VEK-297IN / B13VEK-2220IN / B13VEK-2432IN / B13VFK-296IN / B13VFK-843IN / B13VGK-2009IN | LOQ 15IRX9 (machine type 83DV) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359 x 259 x 24.9 mm | 359.86 x 258.7 x 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 23.9 mm (21.9 mm at the front) |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Build | No info | PC-ABS top cover and base, painted finish, MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Colours | Black | Luna Grey |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi); 2560 x 1440 (188 ppi) in some markets |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | IPS |
| Anti-Glare | Not published by MSI | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz (165 Hz on WQHD) |
| Brightness | No info | 300 nits (350 nits on WQHD) |
| Colour Gamut | No info | 100% sRGB |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-13620H / i7-13700H / i9-13900H | Intel Core i5-13450HX, i7-13645HX, i7-13650HX, i7-14650HX, i7-14700HX (i5-14500HX in some markets) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-13900H, 14-core CPU (6P + 8E), 20 threads, up to 5.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-14700HX, 20-core CPU (8P + 12E), 28 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 33 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB / RTX 4060 8GB / RTX 4070 8GB (105W with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (95W) / RTX 3050A 4GB (65W) / RTX 4050 6GB (105W) / RTX 4060 8GB (115W), plus Intel UHD Graphics |
| NPU | None | None (Lenovo LA1 AI chip for power tuning) |
| RAM Options | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | 2 SODIMM |
| Storage Options | 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.5 Wh (3-cell) | 60 Wh |
| Battery Life | No info | Up to 5.6 hours local 1080p video playback |
| Charger | 200W adapter | 170W or 230W slim tip adapter (230W with RTX 4060) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 65 to 100W, DisplayPort 1.4) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz) | HDMI 2.1 |
| Headphone Jack | Combo audio jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | Not published by MSI | DC-in (slim tip) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4 (by SKU) | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (30fps) | 720p (1080p option) |
| Privacy Shutter | Not published by MSI | E-shutter |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2 x 2W |
| Microphones | Not published by MSI | Dual-array |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio | Nahimic Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | 4-zone RGB | White or 4-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Not published by MSI | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.7 mm | Not published by Lenovo |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | Two M.2 SSD slots, Meta Ready certified (RTX 4060 and 4070 SKUs), Office Home 2024 on some SKUs | Lenovo LA1 AI chip, Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 min), two M.2 2280 slots, upgradeable SODIMM RAM |