MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx)
MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, No OS
- Battery
- 75Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 1.00")
- Weight
- 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x 2W Stereo Speakers
- Security Lock slot
All MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx) configurations
CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx) series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx) in-depth review
In the world of gaming laptops, you usually get what you pay for. But every now and then, a machine comes along that completely defies expectations. The MSI Katana 15 HX (B14Wx) is exactly that kind of surprise. On the outside, it looks like a standard, budget-conscious gaming laptop with a plastic chassis and a modest design. But under the hood, it's hiding a secret: it is an absolute performance monster. In our testing, this unassuming laptop didn't just compete with high-end rivals; it beat them, setting a new record as the fastest RTX 5070 laptop we have ever reviewed. Is this the best[...]
Pros
- Record-breaking GPU performance (fastest RTX 5070 tested)
- Excellent 165Hz QHD display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and no PWM
- Very good battery life for a gaming laptop (nearly 7 hours)
- Solid build quality with fingerprint-resistant finish
- Two user-accessible RAM slots for easy upgrades
- Comfortable keyboard with 4-zone RGB lighting
Cons
- Only one M.2 slot limits storage expansion
- CPU runs hot under sustained heavy load
- No privacy shutter or biometric login options
- All-plastic chassis feels less premium
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