MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA Price, score and specs
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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.6
Power and specifications 77
54
Processor
68
Graphics
86
Screen
99
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-14650HX

Screen 15.6" 2560x1440 IPS-Level 165Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7

Full specifications of MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA

Reference / Part Number

KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-248CA

Release date

October 2025, 10 months ago

Design

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

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  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA Price, score and specs
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  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 15.6 " (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
RGB color space DCI-P3
Color gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 165 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-14650HX
Generación del procesador Intel Core i7-14xxx
Processor cores 16
Processor threads 24
Processor boost frequency 5,2 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 8
Núcleos de eficiencia 8
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 5.2
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 3.7
Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento 2.2
Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente 1.6
Processor cache 30 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Potencia base del procesador 55
Potencia turbo máxima 157

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 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 5070
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada 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)
Antenna type 2x2
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

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado 4-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keys 99
Tecla Copilot Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 75 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 3

Control de energía

Puerto de carga USB tipo C Yes
AC adapter power 240 W
DC-in jack Yes
USB Power Delivery Yes

Security

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

Weight & dimensions

Weight 5.3 lbs (2,4 kg)
Width 14.1 " (359 mm)
Depth 10.3 " (262 mm)
Height 1 " (25,5 mm)

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Other features

Warranty period 1 year(s)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA?

It is a Gaming laptop and one of the most powerful in the catalog: 77 out of 100 against the top one.

Is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at $2699 and its 8.6 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 B14WGK-248CA cost?

Today it starts at $2699 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the 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-248CA like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA 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-248CA be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA 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-248CA have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-248CA 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 B14WGK-248CA 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-248CA released?

Its release date is October 2025, 10 months ago.

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