Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
vs
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2026
MSI
68 Overall Score
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★ | 55 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 2026
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition wins 10 specs while MSI Katana 15.6" wins 11.