Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) $1,599	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) $1,679	HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	MSI
Model
Legion 5i	Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16 GB	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
16 GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
1 TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15" 2.5K WQXGA PureSight OLED Display	15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440), 165Hz, IPS-Level
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.4 kg	2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs
Color
Storm Grey	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX Laptops \| Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
20.0	32.0
Base Clock
1.5 GHz	2.2 GHz (P-core base), 1.6 GHz (E-core base)
Max Turbo Boost
5.0 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
24 MB L3 cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 115W GPU + CPU Power Share)
Architecture
	Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Additional Features
	MSI AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
15.1 Inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2.5K WQXGA	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3 ms	2.5ms (Typical, as seen on similar MSI panels)
Panel Type
OLED	IPS-Level, Anti-Glare
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
Brightness
500 nits	Not explicitly specified, but typically around 300-350 nits for QHD IPS-level gaming panels.
Aspect Ratio
3:2	16:9
Additional Features
Fast response times, AI-driven adjustments	Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Design) for optimal performance.
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
TGP
140W	115W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2347MHz)
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
AI horsepower, next-gen NVIDIA Blackwell	Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32 GB	Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 32GB total)
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Optional 2.5" HDD or SSD	1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) - this model usually has only one M.2 slot. To upgrade storage, you'd replace the existing 1TB SSD.
RAID Support
Yes	Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes	Yes (lighted WASD, specially-designed keycaps)
RGB Customization
24-zone RGB lighting	4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+ for FPS enhancement	MSI Center (with AI Engine), MSI App Player
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans, copper heat pipes, aluminum heat sinks	Cooler Boost 5 Technology (CPU & GPU Share-pipe Design, 2 Fans, 5 Heat Pipes)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Yes (via MSI Center)
Performance Modes
AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes system settings	Available via MSI Center (e.g., Extreme Performance, Silent)
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected strong performance for its class.
Battery
Capacity
80 Wh	75Whr, 4-cell Li-Polymer
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours	Not explicitly specified, but general gaming laptop battery life.
Charging Type
USB Type-C	Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 (supports 100W PD charging via Type-C)
Power Adapter
170W Slim Tip	240W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	5.3
Ports
3 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio Jack	1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, 1x DC-in
Ethernet
	Gigabit LAN (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
TrueStrike keyboard with Lenovo Spectrum	4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.7mm Key Travel
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Anti-Ghost Key (implied N-Key rollover capability)
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with dedicated left/right buttons	31% Larger Touchpad (compared to previous generation), Multi-touch
Audio
Speakers
Four speakers with immersive 3D audio via Nahimic by SteelSeries	2x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
AI technology for immersive sound	Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	HD type (30fps@720p)
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Enhancements
	Not explicitly specified, but generally basic.
Build & Design
Material
Slimmer, lighter design with cooler, quieter system components	Plastic chassis (Black)
Color Options
Storm Grey	Black
RGB Lighting
24-zone RGB lighting	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
355 x 260 x 22 mm	359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99")
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans	Yes (Cooler Boost 5 with Share Pipe Design)
Software
Lenovo Legion Space, AI Engine+	MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), AI Engine, MSI App Player
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Up to 96GB RAM (2 slots), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot (already populated with 1TB)
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 5i	Yes
Power Adapter
170W Slim Tip	Yes, 240W AC Adapter
User Manual
Pre-installed and printed manual	Yes
Warranty Card
Standard 1-year warranty	Yes, 3-Year Limited Warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
None included	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime)
Launch Date
Release Date
April 28, 2025	July 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
In Stock	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) or MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070)

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