MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H Price, score and specs
 +3

MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.8
Power and specifications 61
27
Processor
61
Graphics
71
Screen
88
RAM
80
Storage
Prices
In 1 store
Prices

Local stores

€1150.9

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i5-13420H

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz 45% NTSC
Hard drive 512GB SSD
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system No OS installed
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H

Reference / Part Number KATANA 15 B13VFK-1877
Release date January 2024, 2 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Plastic
Market positioning Gaming
Original brand name MSI

Image gallery

  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H 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-Level
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Anti-glare screen Yes
RGB colour space NTSC
Colour gamut 45 %
Maximum refresh rate 144 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i5-13420H
Processor generation 13th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor cores 8
Processor threads 12
Processor boost frequency 4,6 GHz
Performance cores 4
Efficient cores 4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,4 GHz
Processor cache 12 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1744
Processor base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W

Memory

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

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 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
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

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

Camera

Front camera Yes
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 No
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
Keyboard number of keys 99

Software

Operating system installed FreeDOS

Battery

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

Power

USB Type-C charging port No
AC adapter power 200 W
AC adapter input voltage 90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) No

Weight & dimensions

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

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Other features

Warranty period 2 year(s)

Alternatives with equal or better features at a better price

From MSI

From other brands


Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H?

It is a Gaming laptop that falls short of the power that use calls for today: 61 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog. For light tasks it can do.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €1151 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 i5-13420H cost?

Today it starts at €1151 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H 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 i5-13420H like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H have?

It runs on the Intel Core i5-13420H 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 i5-13420H come with?

It comes with no operating system installed: the price does not include a license and you will have to install one yourself.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H have?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H have a touch screen?

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

What material is the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H made of?

Its housing is made of Plastic.

How much does the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H weigh?

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

When was the MSI Katana 15 B13VFK i5-13420H released?

Its release date is January 2024, 2 years ago.

How we calculate the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score