MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 Price, review and specs
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MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026
Price, review and specs

Gaming 9.5
Power and specifications 64
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Processor
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Graphics
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Screen
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RAM
80
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-12650H

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 250 nits
Hard drive 512GB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026

Reference / Part Number 9S7-158571-026
Release date January 2023, 3 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Gaming

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Screen

Display diagonal 39,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Maximum refresh rate 144 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-12650H
Processor generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 10
Processor boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down 35 W

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 4800 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 512 GB
SSD interface PCI Express
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.2

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max) 1

Battery

Battery capacity 53,5 Wh
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 200 W

Security

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,25 kg
Width 359 mm
Depth 259 mm
Height 24,9 mm

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 64 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 worth its price?

Yes: today it starts at €1636 and, with a 9.5 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score, it is among the best you can buy for that money within its type.

How much does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 cost?

Today it starts at €1636 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 250 nits display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-12650H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 weigh?

It weighs 2,25 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-026ES 9S7-158571-026 released?

Its release date is January 2023, 3 years ago.

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