MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US Price, score and specs
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MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.8
Power and specifications 66
37
Processor
61
Graphics
66
Screen
88
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-13620H

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080
Hard drive 1TB SSD
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US

Reference / Part Number

KATANA 15 B13VFK-2232US

Release date

December 2024, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Original brand name MSI

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  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 15.6 " (39,6 cm)
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Anti-glare screen Yes

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-13620H
Generación del procesador Intel Core i7-13xxx
Processor cores 10
Processor threads 16
Processor boost frequency 5,4 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 6
Núcleos de eficiencia 8
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 5.4
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 4.1
Processor cache 24 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Potencia base del procesador 45
Potencia turbo máxima 115

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

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
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
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
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speakers manufacturer Nahimic
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3

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

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel HM770

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado 4-zone RGB

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 53,5 Wh
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 200 W

Security

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes

Weight & dimensions

Weight 5 lbs (2,25 kg)
Width 14.1 " (359 mm)
Depth 10.2 " (259 mm)
Height 1 " (24,9 mm)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 66 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at $1370 and its 8.8 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-2232US cost?

Today it starts at $1370 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US 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-2232US like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US 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.

Can the RAM of the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US 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 B13VFK-2232US come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US 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-2232US have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US 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-2232US weigh?

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

When was the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-2232US released?

Its release date is December 2024, 1 year ago.

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