MSI Katana 15 HX (Katana 15 HX) vs Lenovo Legion 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance Legion has a lot better performing processor.
- For graphics performance MSI Katana 15 HX has a superior graphics card.
- Legion has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Legion is thinner and more compact in size.
- Katana 15 HX has a bigger SSD.
MSI Katana 15 HX (Katana 15 HX)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana 15 HX (Katana 15 HX) | Lenovo Legion 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches | 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inches |
| (35.89 x 26.19 x 2.51 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.16 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 14, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,239.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,239.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana 15 HX (Katana 15 HX)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare MSI Katana 15 HX / Lenovo Legion 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana 15 HX (Katana 15 HX) summary
MSI Katana 15 HX is a fine value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card which is good for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an acceptable Intel CPU, though enough memory for its price. Quad HD resolution is superb for the 15-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is passable. It is quite on the heavier side at 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
msi Katana 15 HX Gaming Laptop 15.6" 165Hz WQHD(2560x1440) IPS Display Intel 16-Core i7-14650HX 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 Wi-Fi 6E 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard Win11 Home
Powerful 14th Generation Intel i7-14650HX 16-Core (Base Clock 2.2GHz, 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 32GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz | 2TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 11 Home
Brilliant 15.6" 165Hz WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR6, 720p HD Camera and integrated digital microphone
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3; 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support Data Transfer / Power Delivery / 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 4-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: B0FRM2649Y
Lenovo Legion 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion is a gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is great for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5 RAM; 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C Processor
16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 240Hz
32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
ASIN: B0G4N4FXDC