MSI Katana 15 HX Intel Core i7-14650HX, NVIDIA RTX 5060 (8GB), 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB / 1TB PCIe SSD, 15.6" FHD 144Hz Display
The MSI Katana 15 HX is a high-performance budget gaming laptop powered by 14th-generation Intel HX processors and next-gen NVIDIA graphics
Processor (CPU)
- Model: Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Cores / Threads: 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores), 24 Threads
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.2 GHz
- Cache: 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- TGP (Total Graphics Power): Up to 115W
- Capacity: 16 GB (configurable/upgradable depending on the specific retail SKU, supports dual-channel DDR5 up to 96GB)
- Type & Speed: DDR5-5600 MHz (SO-DIMM slots, user-replaceable)
- Capacity Options: 512 GB or 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
- Expansion: Features additional M.2 SSD slots for future storage upgrades
- Size & Ratio: 15.6-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Resolution & Refresh Rate: Typically available in FHD (1920 x 1080) at 144Hz or QHD (2560 x 1440) at 165Hz depending on the exact sub-model
- Panel Type: IPS-Level Anti-Glare
- Color Gamut & Brightness: ~100% sRGB / DCI-P3 coverage with roughly 300 nits brightness
- Keyboard: 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard (or single-zone/red depending on region)
- Audio: 2x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic / Hi-Res Audio certification
- USB-C: 1x USB Type-C (supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery 3.0)
- USB-A: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- Video Output: 1x HDMI 2.1 (supports up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz)
- Networking: RJ-45 Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3
- Audio Jack: 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone combo jack
- Battery: 3-cell or 4-cell Li-Polymer, 75 Whr
- Power Adapter: 240W AC power adapter
Physical Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (HWD): ~1.0 x 14.1 x 10.3 inches (25.9 x 359 x 264 mm)
- Weight: ~5.29 lbs (2.38 kg)
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (or FreeDOS depending on region/seller)
