SKU: 9S7-1587C1-482

MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK Intel® Core i7-14650HX | 16GB DDR5 RAM ; 512GB NVMe | RTX 5050 , 8GB | 15.6” 144Hz IPS Display | 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard | Windows 11 | BLACK

$ 1,137.00

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Description

BRAND-NEW SEALED | 1 YEARS WARRANTY

⚔️EXPERT FEATURES

  • 14th Gen Core i7 HX Performance : The Intel Core i7-14650HX brings 16 cores, 24 threads, a 30MB Smart Cache, and turbo speed up to 5.2GHz—proper desktop-class muscle for high-refresh gaming, streaming, editing, and heavy multitasking.
  • GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop Graphics : NVIDIA Blackwell graphics with 8GB GDDR7 powers modern games, GPU-accelerated creation, ray tracing, and AI-enhanced rendering without sending your settings menu into panic mode.
  • NVIDIA DLSS 4 And Reflex 2 : Supported games can use AI-powered Multi Frame Generation, enhanced neural rendering, and latency-reduction technologies for smoother visuals and sharper competitive responsiveness.
  • Discrete Graphics MUX Mode : MSI’s MUX design allows the dedicated GPU to drive the display more directly when maximum gaming performance matters, while switchable operating modes retain flexibility for everyday use.
  • 16GB Dual-Channel DDR5-5600 : Ships with two 8GB DDR5 modules already operating as a matched 16GB configuration, avoiding the performance handicap of lonely single-channel memory.
  • Memory Expansion Up To 96GB : Two DDR5 SODIMM slots support up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memory, giving creators and heavyweight multitaskers serious room for future upgrades.
  • 512GB NVMe Solid-State Storage : The installed NVMe SSD delivers quick Windows startup, rapid game loading, and responsive application performance through the laptop’s PCIe Gen4-capable M.2 storage slot.
  • 144Hz Full HD Gaming Display : The exact B14WEK-001US configuration uses a 15.6-inch IPS-level panel with 1920 × 1080 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, 16:9 ratio, and 45% NTSC color coverage.
  • Cooler Boost 5 Thermal System : Two cooling fans, five heatpipes, and a shared CPU-and-GPU heatpipe design work together to move heat efficiently during prolonged gaming sessions.
  • Four-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard : The 99-key keyboard combines four-zone RGB illumination, anti-ghosting, highlighted WASD keys, a numeric keypad, and 1.7mm key travel for gaming and productivity after sunset.
  • USB-C DisplayPort And PD Charging : The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection supports DisplayPort output and USB Power Delivery 3.0 charging with compatible equipment, including up to 100W PD under MSI’s stated operating conditions.
  • HDMI 2.1 External-Display Support : HDMI connectivity supports high-bandwidth display configurations up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz when used with compatible displays, cables, and content.
  • Wi-Fi 6E And Bluetooth 5.3 : Intel AX211 2×2 wireless provides Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, while Bluetooth 5.3 supports compatible headsets, controllers, mice, keyboards, and other accessories.
  • 75Wh Battery And 240W Adapter : A four-cell 75Wh lithium-polymer battery handles mobile operation, while the included 240W adapter supplies full-performance gaming power when plugged in.
  • Windows 11 Home Included : Arrives with Windows 11 Home preinstalled and ready for gaming, MSI Center control, productivity, and supported Microsoft gaming services.

 

🧠Expert Specs Table

EXPERT SPECS

The exact configuration details below correspond to Katana 15 HX B14WEK-001US. Platform-level expansion and feature information is taken from MSI’s official Katana 15 HX B14W documentation, while the processor core layout comes from Intel.

SpecificationValue
Product NameMSI Katana 15 HX
Exact ModelKatana 15 HX B14WEK-001US
Manufacturer Part NumberKATANA15HXB14001
Product Category15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
MSI OS RecommendationMSI Recommends Windows 11 Pro For Business
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14650HX
Processor Generation14th Gen Intel Core
Processor Cores16 Cores: 8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores
Processor Threads24 Threads
Processor Frequency1.6GHz To 5.2GHz
Maximum Turbo FrequencyUp To 5.2GHz
Processor Cache30MB Intel Smart Cache
ChipsetNot Specified By MSI
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
GPU ArchitectureNVIDIA Blackwell
Dedicated Video Memory8GB GDDR7
Ray-Tracing GenerationFourth-Generation RT Cores
Tensor-Core GenerationFifth-Generation Tensor Cores
NVIDIA TechnologyDLSS 4, Reflex 2 And Max-Q Technologies
Graphics SwitchingDiscrete Graphics Mode With MUX Design
Installed Memory16GB DDR5-5600
Memory Configuration2 × 8GB
Memory Slots2 × DDR5 SODIMM
Maximum Supported MemoryUp To 96GB DDR5-5600
Installed Storage512GB NVMe SSD
Storage InterfaceNVMe
Storage Capability1 × M.2 SSD Slot Supporting NVMe PCIe Gen4
Display Size15.6 Inches
Display TypeIPS-Level Panel
Display ResolutionFull HD, 1920 × 1080
Refresh Rate144Hz
Aspect Ratio16:9
Color Gamut45% NTSC
TouchscreenNo Touchscreen Stated
Cooling SystemMSI Cooler Boost 5
Cooling Fans2
Heatpipes5
Thermal LayoutCPU-And-GPU Share-Pipe Design
KeyboardFour-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
Keyboard Key Count99 Keys
Keyboard TechnologyAnti-Ghost Keys
Key Travel1.7mm
Gaming KeysHighlighted WASD Keys
Numeric KeypadIncluded
Touchpad31% Larger Than The Previous Generation
Speakers2 × 2W Speakers
Audio CapabilityHi-Resolution Audio Ready
Webcam720p HD Webcam
Wired NetworkingGigabit LAN
Wireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2 802.11ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USB Connectivity3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Listed By MSI
USB-C Port1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
USB-C Video SupportDisplayPort
USB-C ChargingUSB Power Delivery 3.0
PD Charging While Running Or SleepingUp To 100W, 20V/5A, With Compatible Equipment
PD Charging While Hibernating Or Off45W To 100W, Depending On Charger And System Conditions
HDMIHDMI 2.1
HDMI Maximum CapabilityUp To 8K 60Hz Or 4K 120Hz With Compatible Equipment
Audio Connector1 × 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo
Card ReaderNone
SecurityIntel Platform Trust Technology
BatteryFour-Cell 75Wh Lithium-Polymer
AC Adapter240W
MSI SoftwareMSI Center And MSI AI Engine
Chassis ColorBlack
Dimensions14.13 × 10.31 × 0.99 Inches
Approximate Metric Dimensions359 × 262 × 25.5mm
Weight5.29lb / Approximately 2.4kg
Manufacturer WarrantyOne-Year Limited Warranty, Including One-Year Global Coverage