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MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 3,8GHz |
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| 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 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US
| Reference / Part Number | KATANA A15 AI B8VF-437US |
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| Release date | November 2024, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Colour gamut | 45 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 8845HS |
| Processor frequency | 3,8 GHz |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | AMD Ryzen AI |
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| Total processor performance up to | 38 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 16 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 16 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| 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 4060 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 780M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | AMD RZ616 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | AMD |
| 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 | 1 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI 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 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 53,5 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
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Security
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,25 kg |
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| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm |
| Height | 24,9 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz 45% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US weigh?
It weighs 2,25 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-437US released?
Its release date is November 2024, 1 year ago.