The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-042NL is a powerful gaming laptop designed for players who demand serious performance in a sleek black clamshell form factor. Weighing 2.4 kg and featuring a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS-Level display with a 144Hz refresh rate and anti-glare coating, this machine delivers smooth and comfortable visuals for extended gaming sessions. It runs Windows 11 Home and comes equipped with a 240W AC adapter to keep up with its demanding hardware. The QWERTY backlit keyboard features 4-zone RGB lighting and includes a numeric keypad for added convenience.
Performance and Graphics
At the heart of this laptop sits an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.2 GHz, supported by 30MB of Smart Cache. Paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM across two SO-DIMM slots, expandable up to 96GB, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD, the system handles demanding workloads with ease. The dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB of GDDR7 memory ensures exceptional graphical output for modern gaming titles.
Connectivity and Audio
The Katana 15 offers comprehensive connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E via Intel AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, a 2.5G LAN port, HDMI 2.1, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort support. Audio is handled by a dual-speaker setup powered by the Nahimic 3 system, delivering an immersive sound experience during gameplay.
Product number manufacturer:
9S7-1587C1-042
Audio
Camera
Front facing camera resolution:
1280 x 720 pixels
Connectivity
Combo headphone/microphone port:
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
3
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Display
Energy management
Graphics
Graphics Card
Keyboard
Memory
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Operating system/software
Packaging content
Physical characteristics
Processor
Processor clock speed (Boost):
5.2 GHz
Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Storage media
Number of SSDs installed:
1
Technical details
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
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