MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) Specs, Price, and Full Specifications Comparison of Best Gaming Laptops

MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)

Updated on: July 8, 2025

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Brand:
MSI
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Model:
Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US
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Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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RAM:
32GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Storage:
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
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Display:
15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440), 165Hz, IPS-Level
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Operating System:
Windows 11 Home
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Weight:
2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs
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Description

MSI Katana 15 HX (B14WGK-016US) is a powerful gaming laptop for Indian users. It features the latest Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA's RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 and 115W TGP, ensuring smooth gameplay. The 15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440) display with a 165Hz refresh rate delivers sharp and fluid visuals. With 32GB DDR5 RAM and a fast 1TB NVMe SSD, multitasking and game loading are quick. It boasts MSI's Cooler Boost 5 for efficient cooling, a vibrant 4-zone RGB keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, and comes with Windows 11 Home, making it a great choice for serious gamers and power users.
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Specification Details
Overview
Brand MSI
Model Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RAM 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Display 15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440), 165Hz, IPS-Level
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Weight 2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs
Color Black
Processor
CPU Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
Architecture Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads 32
Base Clock 2.2 GHz (P-core base), 1.6 GHz (E-core base)
Max Turbo Boost Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache 36MB L3 Cache
TDP 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 115W GPU + CPU Power Share)
Additional Features MSI AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size 15.6 inches
Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate 165Hz
Response Time 2.5ms (Typical, as seen on similar MSI panels)
Panel Type IPS-Level, Anti-Glare
Color Gamut 100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
Brightness Not explicitly specified, but typically around 300-350 nits for QHD IPS-level gaming panels.
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Additional Features Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Design) for optimal performance.
Graphics
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM 8GB GDDR7
Architecture NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP 115W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2347MHz)
Ray Tracing Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.
Memory
RAM Type DDR5
RAM Speed 5600MHz
Expandable Memory Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 32GB total)
Storage
Primary Storage 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) - this model usually has only one M.2 slot. To upgrade storage, you'd replace the existing 1TB SSD.
RAID Support Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys Yes (lighted WASD, specially-designed keycaps)
RGB Customization 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
Game Optimization MSI Center (with AI Engine), MSI App Player
Performance
Cooling Technology Cooler Boost 5 Technology (CPU & GPU Share-pipe Design, 2 Fans, 5 Heat Pipes)
Overclocking Support Yes (via MSI Center)
Performance Modes Available via MSI Center (e.g., Extreme Performance, Silent)
Benchmark Scores Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected strong performance for its class.
Battery
Capacity 75Whr, 4-cell Li-Polymer
Backup Time Not explicitly specified, but general gaming laptop battery life.
Charging Type Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 (supports 100W PD charging via Type-C)
Power Adapter 240W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet Gigabit LAN (RJ45)
Bluetooth 5.3
Ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, 1x DC-in
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
Key Travel 1.7mm Key Travel
N-Key Rollover Anti-Ghost Key (implied N-Key rollover capability)
Touchpad Features 31% Larger Touchpad (compared to previous generation), Multi-touch
Audio
Speakers 2x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Dedicated Audio Jack Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam HD type (30fps@720p)
Enhancements Not explicitly specified, but generally basic.
Privacy Shutter No
Build & Design
Material Plastic chassis (Black)
Color Options Black
RGB Lighting 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99")
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready Yes
Advanced Cooling Yes (Cooler Boost 5 with Share Pipe Design)
Software MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), AI Engine, MSI App Player
Upgrade-Friendly Design Up to 96GB RAM (2 slots), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot (already populated with 1TB)
Box Contents
Laptop Yes
Power Adapter Yes, 240W AC Adapter
User Manual Yes
Warranty Card Yes, 3-Year Limited Warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime)
Launch Date
Release Date July 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status Available

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