Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
vs
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2025
MSI
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
No customer feedback yet
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2025
78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The MSI Katana 15.6" gaming laptop appears to be a powerful machine with strong specifications, including an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. However, limited user feedback means we can't fully assess real-world performance, battery life, or build quality. The available Q&A responses suggest the laptop is designed for high-end gaming and VR compatibility, but potential buyers should seek more reviews to confirm long-term reliability.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14650HX processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM included
- 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage
- High refresh rate QHD 165Hz display
Cons
- Limited user reviews available
- Battery life under gaming unverified
- Build quality not yet assessed by users
- No extended warranty details provided
- Real-world gaming performance unknown
Performance specs 5
Storage capacity 2
Ram size 3
Display quality 1
Vr compatibility 1
Warranty info 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition | MSI Katana 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i7 14650HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 4.8 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.98 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 240 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2025
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.