MSI Katana 15 HX (B14W, 2025)

Gifng scores
Gifng score54
Performance78
Battery21
Display53
Portability & build22
Graphics86
Memory & storage73
Features61
Price
Best price today₹1,45,900
Usual price₹1,07,990
Launch price₹1,07,990
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14650HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage512 GB
Screen
Size15.6"
PanelIPS, 2560x1440
Refresh rate165 Hz
Brightness262 nits
Battery
Battery75 Wh
Battery test5.15 h (Tom's Guide web browsing + video streaming at 150 nits (i7-14650HX / RTX 5060, QHD))
Charger240 W
Build
Weight2.4 kg
Thickness25.5 mm
Versions sold4
Materialplastic
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit
Webcam720p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersstereo 2x2W
Connections
Ports1× USB-C, 3× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Other
CoolingCooler 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)
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlack
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Sharp QHD screen with vivid, accurate colours
  • Strong gaming and everyday speed
  • Plain design that feels well put together
  • Good choice of ports
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

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