
- MSI Centre clearly laid out but still with many options and modes
- Two RAM/SSD slots
- Good system performance
- MUX switch
- Housing rattles, looks cheap and attracts fingerprints
- Low-brightness and low-colour display
The MSI Katana 15 is a powerful gaming laptop equipped with an Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX processor. With a 15.6-inch Full HD display (1920 x 1080 pixels) and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, it offers smooth and clear visuals, making it ideal for gaming and multimedia applications. The laptop features 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD, ensuring fast load times and ample storage for games and applications. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card delivers impressive graphical performance and enables an immersive gaming experience. Pre-installed with Windows 11 Home, the Katana 15 is ready for the latest software and gaming demands. The integrated backlit keyboard and various connectivity options, including USB-C and HDMI, make this laptop a versatile choice for gamers and creative users.
Memory | 16 GB |
Image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
SSD capacity | 512 GB |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Keyboard layout | French |
Item number | 58526648 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Notebooks |
Manufacturer no. | KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-006FR |
Release date | 13/5/2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Notebook type | Gaming Laptop |
Processor type | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
Clock frequency | 2.20 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.20 GHz |
Max. TDP | 55 W |
Number of processor cores | 16 -Core |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency performance cores | 2.20 GHz |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores | 5.20 GHz |
Number of efficiency cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency Efficiency cores | 1.60 GHz |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores | 3.70 GHz |
Number of threads | 24 |
Cache | 30 MB |
Chipset | Intel HM770 |
Memory | 16 GB |
Memory configuration | 2 x 8GB |
Max. supported memory | 96 GB |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Storage clock frequency | 5600 MHz |
Graphics hardware | Dedicated graphics card |
Material group | Plastic |
Material | Plastic |
Graphics chip (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce |
Dedicated graphics memory | 8 GB |
Video memory type | GDDR7 |
Display resolution | Full HD |
Image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Display functions | Integrated camera |
Display size (inches) | 15.60" |
Screen surface | Anti-glare |
Panel technology | IPS |
Brightness | 250 cd/m² |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 512 GB |
SSD capacity | 512 GB |
Optical drive type | No drive |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Audio Connections | Headphones |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Operating system | Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Language | French |
Number of speakers | 2x |
Front camera resolution | 0.92 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Safety | Trusted Platform Module |
Ethernet controller | Intel (Wi-Fi 6) AX 211 |
Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az |
Number of cells | 3 cubicles |
Power capacity | 75 Wh |
Power supply unit strength | 240 W |
Keyboard layout | French |
Input device | Keyboard backlight, Numeric keypad |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 33,51 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,84 |
Scope of delivery | Power supply |
The reparability index | 8 |
Height | 2.55 cm |
Depth | 26.20 cm |
Width | 35.90 cm |
Weight | 2.40 kg |
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