MSI Katana 15 B13VEK-1675US Black 2024
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Katana 15 B13VEK-1675US Black 2024
The MSI Katana 15.6" gaming laptop is generally well-received for its performance and features. Users appreciate its powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics and upgradeable RAM, though some express concerns about battery life under gaming conditions. The laptop's weight and build quality are noted as typical for a gaming laptop.
Pros
- Powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics
- Upgradeable RAM
- Smooth VR performance
- Supports dual-monitor setups
- Lithium-Polymer battery
Cons
- Limited battery life under gaming
- Heavier weight for portability
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Katana 15 B13VEK-1675US | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13620H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.25 kg★ | 4.98 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Katana 15 B13VEK-1675US Black 2024
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
MSI Katana 15 B13VEK-1675US Black 2024 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.
