MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 Price, review and specs
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MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866
Price, review and specs

Gaming 8.8
Power and specifications 68
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RAM
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Main specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 3,8GHz

Screen 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866

Reference / Part Number KATANA A17 AI B8VF-866
Release date January 2024, 2 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Core Black
Original brand name MSI

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Screen

Display diagonal 43,9 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
Maximum refresh rate 144 Hz

Processor

Processor family AMD Ryzen™ 7
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 16 MB
Processor cache type L3

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU) AMD Ryzen AI
Total processor performance up to 38 TOPs
NPU performance up to 16 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 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

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
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
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 2
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

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel SoC

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keys 99

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 53,5 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 3

Power

USB Type-C charging port No
AC adapter power 200 W
AC adapter input voltage 90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) No

Security

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

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,7 kg
Width 398 mm
Depth 273 mm
Height 25,2 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 A17 AI B8VF-866?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 68 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €2219 and its 8.8 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 cost?

Today it starts at €2219 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 like?

It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 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 A17 AI B8VF-866 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 A17 AI B8VF-866 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 have a touch screen?

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

How much does the MSI Katana A17 AI B8VF-866 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 A17 AI B8VF-866 released?

Its release date is January 2024, 2 years ago.

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