MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR Price, score and specs
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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.9
Power and specifications 68
54
Processor
50
Graphics
81
Screen
88
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-14650HX

Screen 15.6" 2560x1440 IPS-Level 165Hz 300 nits 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR

Reference / Part Number

KATANA 15 HX B14WEK-216FR

Release date

August 2025, 11 months ago

Design

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

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  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR Price, score and specs
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Screen

Display diagonal 39,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD
Panel type IPS-Level
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display brightness 300 cd/m²
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Colour gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 165 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
M.2 SSD size 2280 (22 x 80 mm)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
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 10,100,1000,2500 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
Repairability index 8

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
Keyboard language French
Copilot key Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Battery capacity 75 Wh
Number of battery cells 3
Battery capacity 4850 mAh
Battery weight 270 g

Power

AC adapter power 240 W
AC adapter input voltage 90 - 265 V
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 3 year(s)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 68 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €1799 and its 8.9 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-216FR cost?

Today it starts at €1799 across 2 stores. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR 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-216FR like?

It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 IPS-Level 165Hz 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR 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-216FR 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-216FR come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR 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-216FR have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR have a touch screen?

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

What material is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR made of?

Its housing is made of Plastic.

How much does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-216FR 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-216FR released?

Its release date is August 2025, 11 months ago.

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