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MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 2560x1440 45% NTSC |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 8GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | No OS installed |
| Graphics card |
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Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES
| Reference / Part Number | KATANA 15 B13VGK-1406XES |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Colour gamut | 45 % |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-13700H |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 115 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
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 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe 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 Iris Xe Graphics |
Audio
| 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 | 10,1000,100 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 |
Software
| Operating system installed | No |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 53,5 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,25 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm |
| Height | 24,9 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES good for gaming?
This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES like?
It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 45% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-13700H processor with the Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES 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 B13VGK-1406XES have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45).
Does the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES weigh?
It weighs 2,25 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Katana 15 B13VGK-1406XES released?
Its release date is July 2023, 3 years ago.