
- 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 KATANA 15 HX B14WFK-008FR is a powerful gaming laptop designed for demanding users. With an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, this device delivers impressive performance for modern games and graphics-intensive applications. The laptop features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The combination of 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD provides fast load times and ample storage for games and applications. Additionally, the KATANA 15 HX supports the latest Wi-Fi standards with Wi-Fi 6, enabling a stable and fast internet connection. With a variety of connectivity options, including USB-A and USB-C, this laptop is versatile and suitable for both gaming and productive tasks.
Memory | 16 GB |
Image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
SSD capacity | 512 GB |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Keyboard layout | French |
Item number | 59126589 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Notebooks |
Manufacturer no. | KATANA 15 HX B14WFK-008FR |
Release date | 4/6/2025 |
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) |
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 |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Safety | Trusted Platform Module |
Ethernet controller | Intel |
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 | 4 cubicles |
Power capacity | 75 Wh |
Power supply unit strength | 240 W |
Keyboard layout | French |
Input device | Keyboard backlight, Touchpad |
Country of origin | China |
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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