MSI Katana 15 HX (B14W, 2025)
Launched Jul 2025 · Gaming
Versions
The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.
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i5-14450HX · RTX 5050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B14WEK-438IN50 ₹1,38,990Amazon
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i7-14650HX · RTX 5050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 165HzIPS · 2560x1440 · Windows 11 Home · B14WEK-266IN54 ₹1,72,990Amazon
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i7-14650HX · RTX 5060 · 16GB/1TB · 15.6" 165HzIPS · 2560x1440 · Windows 11 Home · B14WFK-262IN56
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i7-14650HX · RTX 5070 · 16GB/1TB · 15.6" 165HzIPS · 2560x1440 · Windows 11 Home · B14WGK-256IN56 launched at ₹1,59,990
Where to buy
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Usual price ₹1,07,990 · launch price ₹1,07,990
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Score breakdown
For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.
Pros
- Sharp QHD screen with vivid, accurate colours
- Strong gaming and everyday speed
- Plain design that feels well put together
- Good choice of ports
- Fair price for what you get
- Plays demanding games well at 1440p for the money
- Cooling moves heat away well; palm rest stays cool
Cons
- Screen is dim, especially in bright rooms
- About five hours on battery in light use, around one hour gaming
- Fans get loud
- Loud fans in the top performance mode
- Battery lasts only 2-4 hours when gaming
- Barrel-plug charger
- All-plastic build
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Tom's GuideSep 2026
Tested i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16 GB, 512 GB, QHD 165Hz: a strong budget gaming laptop for casual players and students, held back by a dim screen and short battery life.
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CGMagazineOct 2025
Tested B14WFK (i7-14650HX, RTX 5060 8GB, 16 GB, QHD 165Hz): makes 1440p gaming affordable, though it can't match pricier machines for raw power.
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PCMagSep 2025
RTX 5050 version: a strong budget gaming pick with decent battery life; let down by a small SSD, plastic build and dim screen.
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CNETAug 2025
US $999 RTX 5050 version, 1080p: good frame rates for the money, but the dim screen is the big drawback; a brighter RTX 5060 rival may be worth stretching for.
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PC GamerSep 2026
A solid all-rounder with plenty of ports and fair value, but this edition is only 'okay' overall (version not stated).
Full specs
| Battery | 75 Wh |
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| Battery test | 5.15 h (Tom's Guide web browsing + video streaming at 150 nits (i7-14650HX / RTX 5060, QHD)) |
| Charger | 240 W, charges over USB-C |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
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| Thickness | 25.5 mm |
| Material | plastic |
| Keyboard | RGB backlit |
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| Webcam | 720p |
| Fingerprint / face unlock | No |
| Speakers | stereo 2x2W |
| Ports | 1× USB-C, 3× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio |
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| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cooling | Cooler Boost 5 with five heat pipes, bottom intake and rear exhaust; stays cool where your hands rest, but the fans get loud under gaming load (CGMagazine, Tom's Guide) |
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| Warranty | 2 years |
| Colours | Black |
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