Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4vsMSI Katana 15

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
ThinkPad E15 Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 delivers solid performance with its AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics.
The build quality of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 is solid but somewhat wasted due to space inefficiency.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 boasts a crisp and clear 1080p IPS display with good brightness.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 boasts an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with impressive specs.
MSI
MSI Katana 15
Katana 15

Quick Stats

With tweaks, the MSI Katana 15's performance can reach smooth ultra settings, exceeding 100 FPS expectations easily.
The MSI Katana 15's impressive build quality is a major plus, earning a 7.5 out of 10 score overall.
The display of the MSI Katana 15 is decent but lacks sharpness and impressive picture quality overall.
The MSI Katana 15 features a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU and 16GB of RAM.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
Winner
#419
MSI Katana 15
#424
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
#102
Winner
MSI Katana 15
#115
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
#321
Winner
MSI Katana 15
#753
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
#539
MSI Katana 15
#65
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
#712
Winner
MSI Katana 15
#782
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
#546
Winner
MSI Katana 15
#798

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
MSI MSI Katana 15
up to 40GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4

Strengths

This is the newest version and I've had the older ones on the channel as well it just keeps getting better with every iteration
It works really well with the universal USBC dock from Lenovo
I'm going to sell a ton of these I'm sure
The laptop PC has an AMD Ryzen 5 5625U processor, 8GB of DDR4 3200 RAM, and 256GB M2 PCI Express 4.0 storage
It has a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS display, gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 11ax with Bluetooth 5.2, and USB 3.2 gen 1 and USBC ports
The webcam has a privacy shutter and dual microphone array
The keyboard is full-size with 10 key number pad and standard Lenovo function keys
You can upgrade the RAM to up to 40GB if you want

Weaknesses

This one is silver which is a first but still has the black keyboard which I find a bit odd
The memory score is a little disappointing, especially since it's not running in dual Channel mode
The RAM is soldered in and only comes with 8GB, so you can't upgrade to different types or capacities like some other laptops
There's a large Dead Zone inside the laptop where you would think they could add battery or another fan for better performance
The price of this laptop may be higher than expected due to its features and build quality
Some users might find the aluminum top and polycarbonate ABS bottom to be less durable than other laptops in its class
The pop clips on the inside are very difficult to get out without breakage, making maintenance and upgrades a bit tricky
There's only one fan with heat sink and heat pipes that go to the CPU location, which might lead to some performance issues under heavy loads

MSI Katana 15

Strengths

I think it's decent gaming laptops fall into a category for me that I personally don't need too much
It can play the games I throw at it and it also leaves room for overclocking when performance is required
The overall build is nice and it doesn't scream 'I'm a gamer' but it does whisper it more than other laptops do
I think for the price that I purchased this at 1200 I'm getting your product that's equal in value
It has a nice build quality of 7.5 out of 10
The temperatures also stayed relatively low during a longer playing session
After tweaking some settings, updating all the drivers, and overclocking the RTX 4060 with MSI Afterburner, the laptop runs great

Weaknesses

I was underwhelmed by how low the frame rate was for some of these titles with a 4060 I was expecting at least 100 frames in all of these titles
The screen is the weakest link on the katana it feels dull and flat as sometimes it makes me wonder if my game is on Lower settings but no it was just tied to the resolution
I did not like having to tweak some settings, update drivers, and overclock the GPU to get acceptable performance
The laptop runs great now the games are running on ultra settings with above 100 FPS but this is after making changes
My biggest gripe with this laptop is the screen like I mentioned I think it's for me using screens with a higher resolution
I'm getting your product that's equal in value but at a higher price point than what I was expecting to pay
The 1080p screen feels dull and flat as sometimes it makes me wonder if my game is on Lower settings
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4

Here is the rewritten text in 73 words: I recently had the opportunity to get my hands on the latest iteration of the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4. This laptop promises to deliver improved performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Radeon graphics, but does it live up to expectations? I'll take a closer look at the specs, design, and features, including its impressive benchmark scores. In this review, we'll dive into what makes this laptop tick and whether it's worth considering for your next purchase.

MSI Katana 15

The MSI Katana 15 offers impressive power in a compact package, but is its value as a gaming laptop worth the price? With an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, this device is designed to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming on-the-go. But does it deliver on performance and build quality, or are compromises made in the screen resolution? This review aims to answer these questions and provide a comprehensive assessment of the Katana 15's strengths and weaknesses.

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