MSI Katana A15 AI (B8V, 2024)

× MSI Katana A15 AI (B8V, 2024) 54 ₹99,990usual price Check price
Gifng scores
Gifng score54
Performance72
Battery28
Display47
Portability & build24
Graphics85
Memory & storage81
Features53
Price
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Usual price₹99,990
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Starting version
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage512 GB
Screen
Size15.6"
PanelIPS, 1920x1080
Refresh rate144 Hz
Battery
Battery53.5 Wh
Battery test7.5 h (Profesional Review: Word + YouTube, 50% brightness, power-saving mode (B8VG, Ryzen 9 8945HS / RTX 4070))
Charger200 W
Build
Weight2.3 kg
Thickness24.9 mm
Versions sold4
Materialplastic
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit, number pad
Webcam720p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersstereo
Connections
Ports1× USB-C, 3× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Other
CoolingFans reach about 52 dB(A) while gaming in the top modes and about 39 dB(A) in Silent mode (Notebookcheck); Profesional Review measured the CPU at about 87 °C and GPU at about 67 °C in a one-hour stress test, 58 dBA, and rated cooling well
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlack
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Strong gaming and overall performance
  • Easy-to-use MSI Center modes for speed and noise
  • Room to add RAM and a second SSD
  • MUX switch for better frame rates
Cons
  • Dim screen with weak colours and slow response
  • Plastic body creaks and picks up fingerprints
  • Small battery, short runtimes
  • Average speakers and webcam

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