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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz 250 nits 45% NTSC |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR
Reference / Part Number
KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-006FR
Release date
May 2025, 1 year ago
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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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 |
| Display brightness | 250 cd/m² |
| 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 | 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 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 10,100,1000,2500 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 layout | AZERTY |
| Keyboard language | French |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 75 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
| Battery capacity | 4850 mAh |
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 |
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Other features
| Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz 250 nits 45% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR 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 B14WGK-006FR come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR 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 B14WGK-006FR have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR 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 B14WGK-006FR made of?
Its housing is made of Plastic.
How much does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-006FR 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 B14WGK-006FR released?
Its release date is May 2025, 1 year ago.