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The MSI Katana 15 HX B14W is a high-performance Gaming laptop equipped with a 14th-generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series graphics chip, DDR5 RAM, ultra-fast PCIe SSD and 144 Hz Full HD screen. This MSI Gamer laptop will be an ideal purchase for gamers looking for high mobile performance on a budget.
Thanks to 14th-generation Intel Core processors, the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W laptop delivers supercharged performance, whether you're multitasking or playing the latest games. Thanks to a high-performance hybrid architecture, the 14th-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 conquers!
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, GeForce RTX 50 series graphics chips deliver revolutionary capabilities to gamers and creators. The phenomenal AI power of the RTX 50 series helps you experience new things with unparalleled graphics fidelity. Accelerate visual performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speeds and express your creativity with NVIDIA Studio.
MSI gaming notebooks are designed to support NVIDIA NIM microservices and are therefore optimised for AI models for language processing, speech, vision, content generation and much more. With these tools, enthusiast users and developers will be able to create AI assistants, develop productivity plugins or locally design innovative content creation workflows on IA RTX PCs.
The Katana 15's thin-edge display offers a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring realistic, detailed images for more immersive gaming. Making the most of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Katana 15's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.
The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum authorised SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.
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General information |
Product name |
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-005EN |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
9S7-1587C1-005 | |
Operating system |
Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro |
OS family |
Microsoft Windows 11 | |
OS language |
French | |
Operating system provided |
Yes | |
Processor and chipset |
Processor brand |
Intel |
Processor |
Intel Core i9 | |
CPU frequency |
5.8 GHz | |
Number of cores |
24 | |
Memory |
Memory size |
32 GB |
Number of modules |
2 | |
Number of available memory slots |
0 | |
Memory type |
DDR5 | |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR5 5600 MHz | |
Max memory size |
96 GB | |
Graphics |
GPU series |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series |
Graphics chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | |
Video memory size |
8 GB | |
Video memory type |
GDDR7 | |
TGP (Total Graphics Power) |
115 W | |
Max-Q (GPU design) |
No | |
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 1TB |
Hard drive |
SSD 1TB | |
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 | |
Optical drive |
None | |
Card reader |
None | |
Communication |
Network standard(s) |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless network standard(s) |
Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth technology |
Bluetooth 5.3 | |
Intel vPro technology |
No | |
Wireless |
Yes | |
Multimedia |
Webcam |
Yes |
Speaker type |
Integrated | |
Equipment |
AI Ready |
Yes |
Type of activities |
Gamer | |
Intel Evo |
No | |
Keyboard standard |
AZERTY | |
Location |
French | |
Backlit keyboard |
Yes | |
RGB keyboard |
Yes | |
Numeric keypad |
Yes | |
Biometric reader |
No | |
Office provided |
No | |
Connectivity |
Connector(s) available |
3 X USB 3.1 |
| 1 X HDMI 2.1 Female | ||
| 1 X DisplayPort USB Type C | ||
| 1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo | ||
| 1 X RJ45 Female | ||
Physical characteristics |
Color |
Black |
Depth |
259 mm | |
Width |
359 mm | |
Front thickness |
24.95 mm | |
Rear thickness |
27.95 mm | |
Weight |
2.35 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) |
8 | |
Power supply |
Battery capacity |
75 Wh |
Number of cells |
3 | |
Removable battery |
No | |
USB-C mains charger |
No | |
Charger included |
Yes | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 5 years
|
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions
|
|
Safety Information |
Responsible person |
MSI Computer Europe B.V |
Postal address |
Science Park Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son, the Netherlands | |
Electronic Address |
gpsr@msi.com |
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Product referenced on 12 May 2025
So I'd say the big negative is the noise from the fan, even when it's not being used very much, or even when it's inactive. The 2nd flaw is that if it switches off, you have to unplug everything and press for 60 seconds to really switch it off, and then you can restart it, which is a strange and unpleasant procedure.
I find this PC incredibly slow to open folders, various applications... (often more than 10s to open an excel sheet, for example).
Very good product. This PC meets the specifications requested by my daughter's school. She uses it for her interior design studies. She needed a high-performance PC to host the 3d software.
Quite a few good things, notably a good GPU/CPU/battery balance and a 1080p screen (very sufficient on a 15" and reduces the GPU load, but curiously rare). It's also cool that MSI have redesigned the grill under the laptop, as previous models with 2 pieces glued together were fragile and this one-piece design inspires more confidence. As for the rest, the weight is within the norm and the cooling is up to scratch, unlike some of the competition.
Only 4 stars because the SSD capacity is a bit low (even though it's not such an expensive component), and the CPU/RAM balance is not great (personally, for a gamer audience, I'd use fewer CPU cores, or more RAM). I'd also have liked a bit more connectivity (especially an extra USB-A), but you can never have enough connectivity...
After examining the alternatives, I took this one + changed the SSD and RAM to go to the top notch, and the recipient is happy with the end result :)
I was given good advice and the product fits very well - a team that knows the products it sells inside out.
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