MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Home: Black B14WGK-016US
€1,320
Price: $1,319.99
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MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Home: Black B14WGK-016US
Unleash Gaming Dominance: Elevate your gaming with the Intel Core i9 processor (14th gen HX-series). Packed with a high core count and lightning-fast speeds, this gaming engine delivers the speed and responsiveness you’ve been longing for.
Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
QHD+ Display: The 15.6” 165 Hz QHD+ display brings more vivid colors and pixel density for the ultimate gaming experience.
Powerful Cooling: Cooler Boost 5 to ensure optimal thermal dissipation and provide the best gaming experience.
8 reviews for MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Home: Black B14WGK-016US
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Tetsuma –
Incredible Performance – Incredible Price
This one takes the cake. During the fourth of July sales going around from every major tech market, I did about two weeks of research only to come to terms that this was not only one of the cheapest options, but best priced options for everything that’s attached to the motherboard. I was pleasantly surprised when I fired everything up and ran a few benchmarks to see just how well it did right out of the gate. Note, this is all without anything overclocked here. I mainly wanted to do some benchmarks without any tampering just to see how it ran. Here is my results;Superposition benchmark – average 80 frames (Could of been higher if frame gen was included but not too bad)Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark – average 124 frames (Ultra settings maxed, excluding a few ray tracing options)Path of Exile 2 End Game maps – average 80 frames (High settings, Frame gen hasn’t been optimized in path yet, but runs amazingly well)Hogwarts Legacy benchmark – average 100 frames (Ultra settings, frame gen has slight stutter frames but runs exceptionally well)Pros:- Runs games exceptionally well- Price is possibly the best for what you’re getting- Though not OLED, the picture quality is very good- MSI and it’s features are nice if you haven’t tried them yet- Sleek and incredibly designCons:- Is quite noisy- Does run a little hot, might consider a cooling pad for better heal levels in peak moments- 1TB might not be enough if you’re a serious gamerAll in all, its an incredible laptop for what you’re getting. I’m thoroughly enjoying everything that it has offered thus far. All that’s left is to focus overclocking and pushing it to the limit.
Nvel517 –
Powerful and Reliable â A Great Value for Serious Gamers
As someone whoâs been building and using gaming PCs for years, I picked up the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US primarily for portability without compromising performanceâand Iâm impressed with what this system delivers.First off, the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 combo is no joke. This laptop chews through modern AAA titles without breaking a sweat. Iâm seeing 100+ FPS on high to ultra settings in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, and Call of Duty MW3, and it stays consistent even during long sessions. MSI did a solid job with thermalsâkick on Cooler Boost and it stays cool enough without thermal throttling. The 165Hz display really helps the experience feel fluid in competitive titles.Stability is another strong point. No weird crashes, no blue screens, no random freezesâjust reliable, smooth performance. And coming from a brand like MSI, that doesnât surprise me. Iâve used their graphics cards and motherboards in my builds for years, and theyâve always delivered. MSI overall Iâve had a good experience with their products That same engineering shows up in this laptop.That said, there are some things to be aware of. Battery life isnât greatâmaybe 4 hours max under light use, and much less if youâre doing anything demanding. For some this laptop could be heavy for a 15-inch laptop, but others will say its not. I didnât pick this laptop for its light weight design. It was about performance and portability. The chassis is plastic but metal feel and pretty basic clean design, though it feels solid enough. The RGB keyboard looks great, but the number pad layout is cramped and takes getting used to.Out of the box, expect sometime to setupâ Windows updates, and drivers, etc.Bottom line: if youâre a gamer who prioritizes performance and value, this is a fantastic machine for the price. Youâre getting high-end GPU and CPU power without paying $2K+. It’s not a luxury laptopâitâs a focused, performance-driven tool for gaming and heavy workloads. Highly recommend for experienced users who want desktop-like power in a mobile form.
David S Hansen –
Does indeed come with RTX 5070.
I was a bit concerned when I placed an order and saw a review saying that the graphics card was really only a RTX 4070. But that was a typo in the description. It does in fact come with a 5070 (see photo of dxdiag). Wow! I haven’t seen anything else with a 5070 for less than $1,999.
Dave –
MSI gaming
This is my first gaming pc and oh man does this one not disappoint at all. Youâll be able to run any game comfortably. Would highly recommend this product.
Amazon Customer –
False Advertisement
Giving this a 1 star review based off of current false advertisement. Currently showing as 5070 in the title and Graphics Description but in the details it shows as a 4070. Wouldnât let me cancel the order even before it was done prior to the status showing as shipped. Once I tried to cancel, they denied the request and changed to status to shipped. Sketchyâ¦
johan carvajal –
buen rendimiento
Ecxelente rendimiento del equipo.
Nurbanu Goktas –
Optimum
The most equipped machine you can buy during the prime period. Of course, not everything is the best but it is the optimum.
Carolyn A. Brown –
Gaming fun
Enjoy the new computer. A few keys in different place but learned quickly for my gaming. Light up keys are a fun touch.