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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and versatile machine, ideal for business and general use with the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a suitable choice. However, if you're looking for a laptop more tailored for gaming or tasks requiring higher graphic performance, due to the dedicated Nvidia graphics card, more storage, and a larger screen, the MSI Katana 17 would be appropriate, albeit with a compromise on portability and higher weight. Keep in mind the Lenovo typically comes with a higher price tag, reflecting its premium build and brand reputation in professional environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the MSI Katana 17 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its 2-in-1 convertible design, excellent keyboard quality, very good build and heat management scores, is a versatile choice for general use but sacrifices screen size and GPU power for portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has an integrated GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limit its gaming and 3D performance, while the MSI Katana 17 boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing its capability for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Katana 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The MSI Katana 17 offers more powerful CPU and GPU options along with double the RAM of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering and design work that requires more processing power and graphics capabilities. However, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga benefits from a higher-resolution and touchscreen display which can be more useful for design tasks, and it is significantly lighter and more portable, with better build quality and reduced operating noise, but those features come at the cost of raw performance capabilities compared to the Katana 17.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
13.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the MSI Katana 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Katana 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a high-resolution display and excellent color accuracy, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require precise color reproduction, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for 3D applications where smoother visuals are key. The MSI Katana 17, while offering decent general use clarity and brightness, lacks the color range needed for professional design work and also falls short for gaming and 3D due to its modest refresh rate. General users will find either laptop adequate, but for specialized tasks like engineering, design, or gaming, the Lenovo's color fidelity and the MSI's refresh limitations become significant factors in choosing the right laptop.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Katana 17 has 3 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
13.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the MSI Katana 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$725
$1,367
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI Katana 17 costs $1,367.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Katana 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Katana 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI Katana 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | MSI Katana 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,367 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 15.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 10.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 256 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
MSI Katana 17
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Benjamin Herzig | February 2023
"The MSI Katana 17 B13V laptop impressed us in its main area of competency - gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ensures high-performance levels which can compete with the previous generation's RTX 3070 Ti. In addition to the speedy GPU, the MSI comes with a 144 Hz display as well as an RGB keyboard and provides a very good typing experience. Despite the power at hand, the laptop remains comparatively cool."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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