MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) vs Lenovo LOQ 15″
Comparison summary
- LOQ is the better value option.
- For performance MSI Katana 15 has a lot better performing processor. LOQ features more memory.
- For graphics performance LOQ has a bit faster graphics card.
- LOQ is thinner and smaller in size.
MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) | Lenovo LOQ 15″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14650HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches | 14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86 inches |
| (35.89 x 26.19 x 2.51 cm) | (35.99 x 25.88 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | |
| Release date | |
| July 22, 2026 | November 13, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,466.30 | $1,399.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,466.30 | $1,399.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare MSI Katana 15 / Lenovo LOQ 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana 15 (9S7-1587C1-679) summary
MSI Katana 15 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an outstanding Intel processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that is unimpressive well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is satisfactory for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine. It is quite on the heavier side at 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
msi Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD 1920x1080 IPS Laptop 16-Core 14th Generation Intel i7-14650HX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD Wi-Fi 6E Four-Zone Backlit KB Win11 Home w/ONT 32GB USB
Powerful 14th Generation Intel i7-14650HX 16-Core (Base Clock 1.6GHz, Up to 5.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB Intel Smart cache, 16 cores, 8 Performance-Cores, 8 Efficient-Cores, 24 threads)
[[ Customization ]] Upgraded to 16GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz | 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 11 Home
Brilliant 15.6" 144Hz FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 250 nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6, 720p HD Camera and integrated digital microphone
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3; 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / 10Gbps, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1x RJ-45 LAN, 1x Coaxial plug Power Jack
Full-size Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Speakers 2Wx2; 75Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery (Up to 8hours non-gaming battery life); 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches, 5.29 lbs; Black / black Color; 240W AC Adapter, ONT 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0GQ32N74F
Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary
Lenovo LOQ is a fair value Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card which is decent for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. Full HD resolution is fine for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. Lenovo LOQ is quite hefty at 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg).
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor
【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB L3 Cache, 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 4.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency).
【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.
【Display】 15.6 inch Non-Touch Display, 144Hz, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 300 nits, G-SYNC.
【RAM and Storage】 Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD.
【Tech Specs】 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. White Backlight Keyboard.
ASIN: B0FR6CWGJB