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)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition wins 10 specs while MSI Katana 15.6" wins 11.
