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MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-208FR
Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home
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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 4070 8 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home
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Overview
MSI
Gaming Performance and Thinness with a 144Hz Display
The MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-208FR 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 4070
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 4070 Laptop graphics chip with 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory (1980 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
- Windows 11 Home
- 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 B12VGK-208FR |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
9S7-158571-208 | |
Operating system |
Operating system |
Windows 11 Home |
OS family |
Microsoft Windows 11 | |
OS language |
French | |
Operating system provided |
Yes | |
Processor and chipset |
Processor brand |
Intel |
Processor |
Intel Core i7 | |
Platform (processor) |
Intel Alder Lake-S | |
CPU frequency |
4.7 GHz | |
Number of cores |
10 | |
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 4070 | |
Video memory size |
8 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) |
Yes | |
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 |
Gamer |
| Multimedia | ||
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 |
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Product referenced on 14 Feb 2023
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Fine, but...
Does the job very well, I used to run a laptop with an Alienware 2016 I7 and a 1060 6GB, so I can see the difference in performance (GTA5, Destiny2, CIV6... around 100fps in ultra), but watch out for the screen, the display quality isn't great - I'd even say it's not as good as my 2016 Alienware (everything 2 in 1080p), which really isn't great in 2023.
Another point: with a 4070, I was expecting to have a racing beast with a 3060 on a tower (which could even run 4K at 60fps), but no, it's far inferior to the latter, so take that into account when making your purchase.
Installing a secondary SSD is possible, but you'll have to email MSI via their site to receive a kit to install it (free)... Certainly easy to install, but why not put the components inside straight from the factory, given that the space and even the design allow it?Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8
Problem at the start
I had a few problems with the processor at reception but the customer service was efficient. I'm very, very happy with the PC, thank you!
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Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 10
Powerful and attractive
Very good gamer laptop, although I doubled the RAM straight away. The very high-quality display ventilation blows hard, but this is largely mitigated by placing the laptop on a ventilated stand. The whole thing is beautifully finished, has a very good graphics card and is fast.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Super PC, great value for money
Excellent value for money for this mid/top-of-the-range laptop from MSI.
The RTX 4070 and 12th-generation Intel i7 CPU allow you to run all the latest games at high FPS in FHD and even enjoy WQHD with DLSS or with a few graphics concessions.
It's also great for home video editing (tested on Adobe Premiere and After Effects).
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