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MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 4GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 2560x1440 144Hz 250 nits |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US
Reference / Part Number
KATANA A15 AI B8VG-450US
Release date
January 2025, 1 year ago
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 15.6 " (39,6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 250 cd/m² |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 8945HS |
| Processor frequency | 4 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| 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 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 780M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | AMD |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | 4-zone RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | MSI System Control Manager MSI BurnRecovery MSI Remind Manager MSI Battery Calibration MSI Help Desk Norton Internet Security (trail 60days) Norton Studio (Metro) (permanent free) Nvidia GeForce Experience Microsoft Office 2016 (trial 30 days, 1 year per purchase) True Color 2.0 Nahimic 3 Dragon Center 2.0 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 53,5 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
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Security
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 5 lbs (2,25 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 14.1 " (359 mm) |
| Depth | 10.2 " (259 mm) |
| Height | 1 " (24,9 mm) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US like?
It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 144Hz 250 nits display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US 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 B8VG-450US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US 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 B8VG-450US weigh?
It weighs 2,25 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US released?
Its release date is January 2025, 1 year ago.