MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US Price, score and specs
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MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US
Price, score and specs

Gaming 7.2
Power and specifications 67
37
Processor
61
Graphics
76
Screen
88
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-13620H 2,4GHz

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 45% NTSC
Hard drive 1TB SSD
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US

Reference / Part Number

KATANA 15 B13VFK-1264US

Release date

June 2023, 3 years ago

Design

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

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  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 39,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
RGB colour space NTSC
Colour gamut 45 %
Maximum refresh rate 144 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-13620H
Processor frequency 2,4 GHz
Processor generation 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 10
Performance cores 6
Efficient cores 4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Processor base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 8 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
NVMe Yes

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
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

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera HD type HD

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Antenna type 2x2
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
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode 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 Pro

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max) 1

Battery

Battery capacity 53,5 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 200 W
DC-in jack Yes

Weight & dimensions

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

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 67 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €2680 and its 7.2 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US cost?

Today it starts at €2680 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 45% NTSC display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-13620H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Which operating system does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US 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 B13VFK-1264US have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US have a touch screen?

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

How much does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US weigh?

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

When was the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1264US released?

Its release date is June 2023, 3 years ago.

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