MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-064XFR

Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam (without OS)

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The MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-064XFR is a Gaming laptop with a 12th generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, DDR5 RAM, ultra-fast PCIe SSD and a 144 Hz Full HD display.

Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam (without OS)

Overview

Gaming Performance and Thinness with a 144Hz Display

The MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-064XFR is a Gaming laptop with a 12th generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, DDR5 RAM, ultra-fast PCIe SSD and a 144 Hz Full HD display. This MSI Gamer Laptop will be an ideal purchase for gamers looking for a balance between performance and mobility, all on a budget.

12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor

With 12th-generation Intel Core processors, the MSI Katana 15 laptop delivers supercharged performance for multitasking projects and the latest video games. Thanks to a high-performance hybrid architecture, the 12th generation Intel Core processors offer a unique combination of high-performance and efficient cores (P-core and E-core). With the workload intelligently routed by Intel Thread Director, the processor divides and conquer!

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics chips deliver extreme speed for gamers and creators. Based on the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, these GPUs deliver a breakthrough in performance with AI-based DLSS 3 and ray tracing for ultra-realistic images. In addition, the Max-Q technology suite optimises system performance, power, battery life and noise levels for higher efficiency.

144Hz thin-edge display

The Katana 15's thin-edge display offers a 144Hz refresh rate and ensures realistic, detailed images for more immersive gaming. By taking advantage of the best of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Katana 15's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.

Gaming Keyboard

This MSI Katana 15 laptop features a four-zone backlit keyboard and ZQSD keys highlighted by a dedicated backlight and special design. Fully live your game and feel the energy of your Katana laptop in style!

Key Features :

  • Intel Core i7-12650H Processor (6 Performance-Cores 4.7 GHz Turbo + 4 Efficient-Cores 3.5 GHz Turbo - 16 Threads - 24 MB Cache)
  • 15.6 inch display with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Smooth image with 144 Hz display frequency
  • 16 GB DDR5 RAM (2x 8 GB - 2 slots with maximum 64 GB total)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop graphics chip with 6 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory (2355 MHz - 105 W)
  • 512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD + free slot for a second M.2 PCIe SSD
  • Gamer keyboard with 4-zone RGB key lighting
  • Reliable and powerful wireless communication Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Audio system with Nahimic 3 technology
  • Cooler Boost 5: powerful cooling with 2 fans and 4 heatpipes
  • Integrated 720p HD webcam
  • 200W power adapter
  • Notebook supplied without operating system
  • 2-year manufacturer's warranty (pick-up and return in France)
What is the SAR or Specific Absorption Rate?

The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum permitted SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.

All products sold on the LDLC.com website comply with this regulation. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product sheets in the technical data section.

Information provided by our tech department This laptop is supplied without an operating system, leaving you the option of installing a compatible operating system (either already owned or purchased separately). The installation of Windows 11 is recommended, so that you can make full use of the possibilities offered by this laptop.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-064XFR

Brand

MSI

Model

9S7-158571-064

Operating system

Operating system

Without OS

OS family

Without OS

OS language

N/A

Operating system provided

No

Processor and chipset

Processor brand

Intel

Processor

Intel Core i7

Platform (processor)

Intel Alder Lake-S

CPU frequency

4.7 GHz

Number of cores

14

Memory

Memory size

16 GB

Number of modules

2

Number of available memory slots

0

Memory type

DDR5

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 4800 MHz

Max memory size

64 GB

Graphics

GPU series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series

Graphics chipset

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050

Video memory size

6 GB

Video memory type

GDDR6

Max-Q (GPU design)

Yes

NVIDIA Studio

No

Display

Touch screen

No

Panel type

IPS display

Screen type

LED

Screen size

15.6 inches

Max resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Screen format

16:9

Widescreen

Yes

Matte/anti-glare panel

Yes

Glossy panel

No

NVIDIA G-SYNC

No

VR Ready (virtual reality)

No

Refresh rate

144 Hz

Storage

Hard drive(s) configuration

SSD 512GB

Hard drive

SSD 512GB

Secondary hard drive

Without secondary hard drive

Hard drive type

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Hard drive interface

M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of discs

1

Max number of discs

2

Free hard drive slot(s)

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Optical drive

None

Card reader

None

Communication

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6 AX

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 5.2

Intel vPro technology

No

Wireless

Yes

Multimedia

Webcam

Yes

Speaker type

Integrated

Equipment

Type of activities

Multimedia
Gamer

Intel Evo

No

Keyboard standard

AZERTY

Location

French

Backlit keyboard

Yes

RGB keyboard

No

Numeric keypad

Yes

Biometric reader

No

Office provided

No

Connectivity

Connector(s) available

1 X DisplayPort USB Type C
2 X USB 3.0
1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X USB 2.0
1 X HDMI Female

Physical characteristics

Color

Black

Depth

259 mm

Width

359 mm

Thickness

24.9 mm

Weight

2.25 kg

Range

MSI Katana

Ultrabook

No

Hybrid / Convertible

No

Trunk SAR

1.12 W/kg

Extremities SAR

1.12 W/kg

Repairability index (out of 10)

6.7

Power supply

Battery capacity

53.5 Wh

Number of cells

3

Removable battery

No

USB-C mains charger

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 14 Feb 2023

Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
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  • by lolmax
    Posted on 16 Aug 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 5 Aug 2023
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 8

    League 2 Formula 1

    Hi, my 1st review didn't appear, I must have made a mistake!
    So I was saying that if you want to play Baldur's Gate 3 (I've been waiting 30 years for this sequel ...) online, it's the best!
    Upgraded to 64GB of ram (DDR5) for comfort (at 60 you like comfort!!!) and it's ready to go!
    With Linux Mint it's not bad! (bought without OS)
    But ... 1 star less for the lack of screws to hold the 1TB M2 SSD! I had to cobble together a self-adhesive support to prevent it from wandering into the case. The back of the case has to be completely dismantled for the RAM and SSD ... no hatches ...
    What's more, the changing colours of the backlit keyboard give you the "romi", but hey, that's personal! The keys are great, even if the calligraphy is a bit weird ... a question of habit (I hope).
    No comment on the 4 transparent keys (ZQSD), whether you like them or not ...
    The sound jack on the right-hand side is not a welcome addition, as with the RJ45 socket and the mouse, there are too many people to manage on this side, where the addition of an anti-theft slot would have been appreciated...
    And last but not least: the plastic does a good job of retaining fingerprints!
    All in all, I have no regrets about my purchase, but I can do better (some details, but important ones) at this price!
    Picked up in shop in Perpignan with a great welcome from the local team!

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  • by magaliC
    Posted on 26 Mar 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 28 Feb 2023
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Affordable and powerful

    I needed a new PC that was both powerful and easily portable. This one meets both my criteria! It's beautiful especially with the backlighting, powerful with a really fast processor and SSD (operational in less than 10s). The screen is just perfect, the graphics card is the same and the cooling is insane, not to mention the fact that it's silent when I'm not playing. Of course, you can't expect a great autonomy out of the mains but it's not a problem. No bugs or weird crashes except when the hard drive is full (but that's normal, you always have to leave some space in the memory of the PC, count 15-20GB).

    All in all, this war monster is capable of running just about anything in ultra, with special NVIDIA settings. Ultra fast, configurable, powerful, in short... It's a no-brainer!

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  • by StephaneB
    Posted on 6 Mar 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 28 Feb 2023
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Great product, unbeatable quality/price from MSI...

    A beautiful PC with great performance and beauty.

    Bought it for 50% 4K video editing, 30% gaming and the rest internet and series.
    A big docile beast and quite discreet if you only surf the internet. The MSI fan management is excellent!
    The machine is quite heavy but it is not disturbing. The battery does not have a big autonomy if you ask for power, (1h30) at the most but if it is the net or the series, we can expect 3 good hours of autonomy!
    The keyboard is a killer of beauty and quality, MSI has clearly not skimped on quality.
    There is one small negative point, the plastics of the whole... MSI could have worked on the texture to avoid greasy fingerprints, it's a bit of a shame but at this price you can't have everything and you have to save money somewhere... The screen is good but not calibrated out of the factory, not too annoying when you work on a secondary screen...

    In short, if you were hesitating like me, go for it, you won't be disappointed with this big power beast with the keyboard that hypnotizes you with its beauty and its Saturday Night Fever style nightclub effects...

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