MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT Price, score and specs
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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.3
Power and specifications 67
54
Processor
50
Graphics
71
Screen
88
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-14650HX

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz 45% NTSC
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price ▲ Graphics card Screen RAM Hard drive Operating system
10  71 €1424.04 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1920x1080 144Hz 45% NTSC16GB1TBWindows 11 Home
9.5  67 €1649.9 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50601920x1080 144Hz 250 nits 45% NTSC16GB512GBWindows 11 Home
9.2  68 €1747 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50601920x108016GB512GBWindows 11 Home
9.1  70 €2112.69 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701920x1080 144Hz 45% NTSC16GB512GBWindows 11 Home
8.3  67 Current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU1920x1080 144Hz 45% NTSC16GB1TBWindows 11 Home

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT

Reference / Part Number KATANA 15 HX B14WEK-052IT
Release date March 2026, 6 months ago

Design

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

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  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT 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™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-14650HX
Processor generation Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor cores 16
Processor threads 24
Processor boost frequency 5,2 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 8
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,2 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency 1,6 GHz
Processor cache 30 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 157 W

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
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
SSD form factor M.2

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
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 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 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C 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 colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB
Copilot key Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 75 Wh
Number of battery cells 4

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 240 W
DC-in jack Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

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

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,4 kg
Width 359 mm
Depth 262 mm
Height 25,5 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Other features

Warranty period 2 year(s)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT?

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 HX B14WEK-052IT worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €2117 and its 8.3 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 HX B14WEK-052IT cost?

Today it starts at €2117 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT have a touch screen?

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

How much does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT weigh?

It weighs 2,4 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-052IT released?

Its release date is March 2026, 6 months ago.

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