MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR Price, review and specs
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MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR
Price, review and specs

Gaming 8.3
Power and specifications 73
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Processor
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Graphics
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Screen
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RAM
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€2631.12
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-14650HX

Screen 17.3" 2560x1440 IPS-Level 240Hz 300 nits 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard French.

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price ▲ Graphics card Screen RAM Hard drive Operating system
9.8  69 €1706 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50601920x108016GB1TBWindows 11 Home
8.9  67 €1974.99 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50502560x1440 240Hz 100% DCI-P316GB512GBWindows 11 Home
9.5  71 €2050.15 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50602560x1440 240Hz 100% DCI-P316GB1TBWindows 11 Home
9.6  71 €2147.07 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU2560x1440 240Hz 100% DCI-P316GB1TBWindows 11 Home
8.6  71 €2306.99 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701920x1080 144Hz 45%16GB1TBWindows 11 Home
8.3  73 Current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50702560x1440 240Hz 100% DCI-P316GB1TBWindows 11 Home

Full specifications of MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR

Reference / Part Number KATANA 17 HX B14WGK-005FR
Release date April 2025, 1 year ago

Design

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

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Screen

Display diagonal 43,9 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD
Panel type IPS-Level
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display brightness 300 cd/m²
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Colour gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 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

Neural processor unit (NPU)

AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN

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 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
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter

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
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity 1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes
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, Nvidia Broadcast

Battery

Battery capacity 75 Wh
Number of battery cells 4
Battery capacity 4850 mAh

Power

AC adapter power 240 W
AC adapter input voltage 90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,7 kg
Width 398 mm
Depth 275,6 mm
Height 27,8 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 17 HX B14WGK-005FR?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 73 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €2631 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 17 HX B14WGK-005FR cost?

Today it starts at €2631 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR 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 17 HX B14WGK-005FR like?

It carries a 17.3" 2560x1440 IPS-Level 240Hz 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR 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 17 HX B14WGK-005FR 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 17 HX B14WGK-005FR come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR have a touch screen?

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

How much does the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR weigh?

It weighs 2,7 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-005FR released?

Its release date is April 2025, 1 year ago.

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