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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-060XPL 15.6" QHD 165Hz (i7-14650HX/16GB/512GB SSD/GeForce RTX 5050/No OS) (US Keyboard)
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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-060XPL 15.6" QHD 165Hz (i7-14650HX/16GB/512GB SSD/GeForce RTX 5050/No OS) (US Keyboard)

Key features:

  • Model 2024
  • 15.6" 2560x1440 Display
  • Core i7 14650HX-2.2GHz
  • Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2
  • Weight 2.4Kg
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  • CPU Speed

    The processor speed in GHz indicates how many instructions it can process per second; the higher the value, the faster the system processes are executed. It significantly affects the speed in daily tasks, applications, and multitasking.

  • Display

    QHD

    QHD screens provide significantly more detail, ideal for gaming and tasks where clarity is important.

  • Weight

    The weight of a laptop in everyday use significantly affects the ease of transport and user comfort, especially if it is frequently used outside the home or office. A laptop weighing less than 1.5 kg is considered lightweight and ideal for portability (e.g., students, professionals), while devices over 2 kg may be more powerful but less convenient for frequent movement.

  • Processor

    Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors offer performance for all needs. The i3 / Ryzen 3 series covers basic use. The i5 / Ryzen 5 are ideal for multitasking and office applications, while the i7 / i9 / Ryzen 7 also serve more demanding applications. The new Intel Core Ultra combines efficiency and AI capabilities. The Apple M1/M3/M4 stand out for their speed, low consumption, and excellent experience on macOS.

  • Graphics Card

    Integrated graphics cards are sufficient for basic use, while GeForce RTX and Radeon RX/XT offer strong performance for gaming and demanding graphics. For professional applications, such as CAD, 3D, and video editing, NVIDIA Quadro and Ada are recommended.
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Description

Description

The MSI Katana 15 HX is a powerful gaming laptop, equipped with 14th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, ideal for demanding games and creative tasks. The 15.6″ display with a high refresh rate of up to 165Hz and QHD resolution offers a smooth visual experience, while DDR5 memory and ultra-fast SSDs ensure top performance. With modern ports and connectivity, it is perfectly tailored to the needs of every gamer.

Katana 15 HX. Boost your gaming

Defend your honor and defeat your enemies. Awaken your inner strength and inherit the will of the Dragon. Wield the Dragon Blade, infused with ancient power and cutting runes, and conquer any foe with the legendary Katana 15 HX.

Top performance for gamers

MSI presents powerful gaming performance – the powerful Intel Core i7 14650HX processor, designed to take your gaming experience to the next level. With a high number of cores and impressive clock speeds, this gaming CPU is designed to deliver the speed and responsiveness that gamers desire.

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

With the support of NVIDIA Blackwell, the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs for laptops offer groundbreaking capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with immense AI power, the RTX 50 series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, create images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All these in the thinnest and most durable RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Absolute Speed. Superior Imaging

DLSS 4 dramatically increases performance and improves image quality in top games, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.

Winning Game Reaction

The NVIDIA Reflex 2 technology with Frame Warp offers instant response, improving aiming accuracy and reaction time.

Realistic Graphics

Experience cinematic image quality with full ray tracing and advanced neural rendering.

Copilot

Discover new opportunities, create exciting content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot in Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides protection for corporate data when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.

MSI AI Engine

The MSI AI Engine is capable of detecting user scenarios and automatically adjusting hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple functions and AI-tuned resources, you can focus on important things like creation, work, and entertainment.

Display with fast and smooth motion

MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamers with high resolution and refresh rates. Make your gaming world more realistic and smoother than ever.

Light up your gaming

The Katana series is equipped with a 4-zone RGB keyboard featuring illuminated WASD and specially designed keys. Enjoy the colorful light that shines like pulsating energy, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!

Cooler Boost 5

MSI introduces the new Share Pipe feature, a heat pipe that connects both the CPU and GPU and is designed to improve thermal capacity and unleash the CPU's performance! With MSI Cooler Boost 5, gamers can explore complex gaming worlds without obstacles.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
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Specifications

Specifications

Processor (CPU)

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Core i7

Family

Core i7

High-performance and high-speed Intel processor family for increased productivity and demanding applications (e.g. video editing) and competitive gaming.
Model
14650HX
Processor
i7 14650HX

Processor

Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors offer performance for all needs. The i3 / Ryzen 3 series covers basic use. The i5 / Ryzen 5 are ideal for multitasking and office applications, while the i7 / i9 / Ryzen 7 also serve more demanding applications. The new Intel Core Ultra combines efficiency and AI capabilities. The Apple M1/M3/M4 stand out for their speed, low consumption, and excellent experience on macOS.
Frequency
2.2 GHz

Frequency

The processor speed in GHz indicates how many instructions it can process per second; the higher the value, the faster the system processes are executed. It significantly affects the speed in daily tasks, applications, and multitasking.
Generation
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Feeder Type
High Performance

Screen

IPS Panel
No

IPS Panel

Screens with IPS panels offer vivid colors, wide viewing angles (the image does not distort much when viewed from the side), and are energy efficient. Suitable for video & image editing.
OLED
No

OLED

OLED panels allow the display of true black colors on the screen, have greater color depth, better contrast, and are energy efficient. Suitable for video and image editing.
Touchscreen
No
Diagonal
15.6 "
Resolution
2560x1440
Capabilities
QHD

Capabilities

QHD

QHD screens provide significantly more detail, ideal for gaming and tasks where clarity is important.
Refresh Rate
165 Hz

Refresh Rate

Refers to how many times the screen image is refreshed per second. Typically, for office applications and casual gaming, 60-75Hz is common. In recent years, screens with 120, 144, and even 240Hz have emerged, mainly aimed at competitive gaming.
Panel Type
LED

RAM Memory

Memory Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
DDR5

RAM Type

The RAM memory functions as an intermediate memory, holding "temporary" data that is used more frequently by the processor so that it does not need to retrieve it from the much slower hard disk.

The DDR3 RAM standard appeared in 2007 and continues to be used in older systems, while DDR4 appeared in 2014 and is now the standard.

Graphics Card

Shared Memory
No

Shared Memory

The graphics card does not have its own dedicated memory, but instead uses a portion of the system's RAM. These laptops are not designed for gaming.
Manufacturer
Nvidia
Model
GeForce RTX 5050
Graphics Memory
8 GB

Graphics Memory

The amount of RAM memory that the graphics card has. Important for demanding gaming as the more available, the higher resolution and graphics quality a graphics card can deliver.
Graphics Card
RTX 5050

Graphics Card

Integrated graphics cards are sufficient for basic use, while GeForce RTX and Radeon RX/XT offer strong performance for gaming and demanding graphics. For professional applications, such as CAD, 3D, and video editing, NVIDIA Quadro and Ada are recommended.

Hard Drive

Storage Medium
SSD

Storage Medium

The technology used for data storage.

SSD

Modern data storage technology on chips with high reading speeds, reliability, lower battery consumption, and size compared to HDDs.
Hard Disk Capacity
512 GB

Hard Disk Capacity

The amount of information that can be stored on the laptop's hard drive. The most popular sizes are 512GB and 1TB.

As an example, a 1TB hard drive can hold approximately 250,000 photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.

Reading Media

Card Reader
No

Card Reader

It has a slot for memory card reading.

Connectivity

Connections
Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2

Connections

Ethernet

Port for internet connection with cable.

HDMI
Port for connecting to an external display with an HDMI cable. Modern way of digital transfer of image and sound, compatible with DisplayPort and DVI through an adapter.
USB 3.2
Faster data transfer (20 Gbit/s) than previous versions. Compatible with older versions. Also referred to as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
HDMI 2.1
Yes
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
No

Fingerprint Sensor

It features a fingerprint scanner.

2. It offers increased security and ease of connection.

Network

Wi-Fi Generation
Wi‑Fi 6E

Software

Operating System
No Operating System

Operating System

No Operating System

The Operating System (Windows or Linux) must be installed separately.

Main Specifications

Weight
2.4 kg

Weight

The weight of a laptop in everyday use significantly affects the ease of transport and user comfort, especially if it is frequently used outside the home or office. A laptop weighing less than 1.5 kg is considered lightweight and ideal for portability (e.g., students, professionals), while devices over 2 kg may be more powerful but less convenient for frequent movement.
Type
Gaming

Type

Gaming

With emphasis on performance and gaming usage.
Colour
Black
Keyboard Language
Engish US

Keyboard Language

Engish US
Year of Release
2024

Extra Features

NPU Support
No

NPU Support

NPU (Neural Processing Unit) support in laptops refers to a processor that accelerates artificial intelligence (AI) functions, such as image recognition and gaming. Ideal for professionals, gamers, and content creators who require enhanced performance in AI applications.
Games Recommendations
Counter-Strike 2, ARC Raiders, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, EA SPORTS FC 26, Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, Apex Legends, Battlefield 6, Baldur's Gate 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Fortnite

Games Recommendations

A selection of popular titles that the system can support, based on the official requirements from the developers and the capabilities of the hardware. 
Apps Recommendations
Photoshop, Python, Figma, Rhino 3D

Apps Recommendations

A list of top design, development, and editing applications that the hardware can run based on the specifications set by their creators. This option highlights the system's ability to handle demanding professional workflows and complex projects.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

See all specifications

Description & Specifications

Processor (CPU)

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Core i7

Family

Core i7

High-performance and high-speed Intel processor family for increased productivity and demanding applications (e.g. video editing) and competitive gaming.
Model
14650HX
Processor
i7 14650HX

Processor

Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors offer performance for all needs. The i3 / Ryzen 3 series covers basic use. The i5 / Ryzen 5 are ideal for multitasking and office applications, while the i7 / i9 / Ryzen 7 also serve more demanding applications. The new Intel Core Ultra combines efficiency and AI capabilities. The Apple M1/M3/M4 stand out for their speed, low consumption, and excellent experience on macOS.
Frequency
2.2 GHz

Frequency

The processor speed in GHz indicates how many instructions it can process per second; the higher the value, the faster the system processes are executed. It significantly affects the speed in daily tasks, applications, and multitasking.
Generation
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Feeder Type
High Performance

Screen

IPS Panel
No

IPS Panel

Screens with IPS panels offer vivid colors, wide viewing angles (the image does not distort much when viewed from the side), and are energy efficient. Suitable for video & image editing.
OLED
No

OLED

OLED panels allow the display of true black colors on the screen, have greater color depth, better contrast, and are energy efficient. Suitable for video and image editing.
Touchscreen
No
Diagonal
15.6 "
Resolution
2560x1440
Capabilities
QHD

Capabilities

QHD

QHD screens provide significantly more detail, ideal for gaming and tasks where clarity is important.
Refresh Rate
165 Hz

Refresh Rate

Refers to how many times the screen image is refreshed per second. Typically, for office applications and casual gaming, 60-75Hz is common. In recent years, screens with 120, 144, and even 240Hz have emerged, mainly aimed at competitive gaming.
Panel Type
LED

RAM Memory

Memory Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
DDR5

RAM Type

The RAM memory functions as an intermediate memory, holding "temporary" data that is used more frequently by the processor so that it does not need to retrieve it from the much slower hard disk.

The DDR3 RAM standard appeared in 2007 and continues to be used in older systems, while DDR4 appeared in 2014 and is now the standard.

Graphics Card

Shared Memory
No

Shared Memory

The graphics card does not have its own dedicated memory, but instead uses a portion of the system's RAM. These laptops are not designed for gaming.
Manufacturer
Nvidia
Model
GeForce RTX 5050
Graphics Memory
8 GB

Graphics Memory

The amount of RAM memory that the graphics card has. Important for demanding gaming as the more available, the higher resolution and graphics quality a graphics card can deliver.
Graphics Card
RTX 5050

Graphics Card

Integrated graphics cards are sufficient for basic use, while GeForce RTX and Radeon RX/XT offer strong performance for gaming and demanding graphics. For professional applications, such as CAD, 3D, and video editing, NVIDIA Quadro and Ada are recommended.

Hard Drive

Storage Medium
SSD

Storage Medium

The technology used for data storage.

SSD

Modern data storage technology on chips with high reading speeds, reliability, lower battery consumption, and size compared to HDDs.
Hard Disk Capacity
512 GB

Hard Disk Capacity

The amount of information that can be stored on the laptop's hard drive. The most popular sizes are 512GB and 1TB.

As an example, a 1TB hard drive can hold approximately 250,000 photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.

Reading Media

Card Reader
No

Card Reader

It has a slot for memory card reading.

Connectivity

Connections
Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2

Connections

Ethernet

Port for internet connection with cable.

HDMI
Port for connecting to an external display with an HDMI cable. Modern way of digital transfer of image and sound, compatible with DisplayPort and DVI through an adapter.
USB 3.2
Faster data transfer (20 Gbit/s) than previous versions. Compatible with older versions. Also referred to as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
HDMI 2.1
Yes
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
No

Fingerprint Sensor

It features a fingerprint scanner.

2. It offers increased security and ease of connection.

Network

Wi-Fi Generation
Wi‑Fi 6E

Software

Operating System
No Operating System

Operating System

No Operating System

The Operating System (Windows or Linux) must be installed separately.

Main Specifications

Weight
2.4 kg

Weight

The weight of a laptop in everyday use significantly affects the ease of transport and user comfort, especially if it is frequently used outside the home or office. A laptop weighing less than 1.5 kg is considered lightweight and ideal for portability (e.g., students, professionals), while devices over 2 kg may be more powerful but less convenient for frequent movement.
Type
Gaming

Type

Gaming

With emphasis on performance and gaming usage.
Colour
Black
Keyboard Language
Engish US

Keyboard Language

Engish US
Year of Release
2024

Extra Features

NPU Support
No

NPU Support

NPU (Neural Processing Unit) support in laptops refers to a processor that accelerates artificial intelligence (AI) functions, such as image recognition and gaming. Ideal for professionals, gamers, and content creators who require enhanced performance in AI applications.
Games Recommendations
Counter-Strike 2, ARC Raiders, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, EA SPORTS FC 26, Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, Apex Legends, Battlefield 6, Baldur's Gate 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Fortnite

Games Recommendations

A selection of popular titles that the system can support, based on the official requirements from the developers and the capabilities of the hardware. 
Apps Recommendations
Photoshop, Python, Figma, Rhino 3D

Apps Recommendations

A list of top design, development, and editing applications that the hardware can run based on the specifications set by their creators. This option highlights the system's ability to handle demanding professional workflows and complex projects.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Description

The MSI Katana 15 HX is a powerful gaming laptop, equipped with 14th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, ideal for demanding games and creative tasks. The 15.6″ display with a high refresh rate of up to 165Hz and QHD resolution offers a smooth visual experience, while DDR5 memory and ultra-fast SSDs ensure top performance. With modern ports and connectivity, it is perfectly tailored to the needs of every gamer.

Katana 15 HX. Boost your gaming

Defend your honor and defeat your enemies. Awaken your inner strength and inherit the will of the Dragon. Wield the Dragon Blade, infused with ancient power and cutting runes, and conquer any foe with the legendary Katana 15 HX.

Top performance for gamers

MSI presents powerful gaming performance – the powerful Intel Core i7 14650HX processor, designed to take your gaming experience to the next level. With a high number of cores and impressive clock speeds, this gaming CPU is designed to deliver the speed and responsiveness that gamers desire.

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

With the support of NVIDIA Blackwell, the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs for laptops offer groundbreaking capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with immense AI power, the RTX 50 series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, create images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All these in the thinnest and most durable RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Absolute Speed. Superior Imaging

DLSS 4 dramatically increases performance and improves image quality in top games, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.

Winning Game Reaction

The NVIDIA Reflex 2 technology with Frame Warp offers instant response, improving aiming accuracy and reaction time.

Realistic Graphics

Experience cinematic image quality with full ray tracing and advanced neural rendering.

Copilot

Discover new opportunities, create exciting content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot in Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides protection for corporate data when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.

MSI AI Engine

The MSI AI Engine is capable of detecting user scenarios and automatically adjusting hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple functions and AI-tuned resources, you can focus on important things like creation, work, and entertainment.

Display with fast and smooth motion

MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamers with high resolution and refresh rates. Make your gaming world more realistic and smoother than ever.

Light up your gaming

The Katana series is equipped with a 4-zone RGB keyboard featuring illuminated WASD and specially designed keys. Enjoy the colorful light that shines like pulsating energy, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!

Cooler Boost 5

MSI introduces the new Share Pipe feature, a heat pipe that connects both the CPU and GPU and is designed to improve thermal capacity and unleash the CPU's performance! With MSI Cooler Boost 5, gamers can explore complex gaming worlds without obstacles.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

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