Katana 15 B13VEK-2443SG 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana 15 B13VEK is a gaming laptop powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The 15.6-inch QHD display with a 165 Hz refresh rate provides a smooth and responsive visual experience. Equipped with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, the system delivers fast load times and efficient multitasking.

To ensure sustained performance during demanding gaming sessions, the laptop features the Cooler Boost 5 thermal solution with two fans and six heat pipes, including a shared-pipe design for balanced heat dissipation between CPU and GPU. The MUX switch allows selection between Discrete Graphics Mode and MSHybrid Graphics Mode. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a comprehensive set of I/O ports including HDMI supporting 8K output.

The laptop also features a 4-zone RGB gaming keyboard, Nahimic 3 audio enhancement, and Hi-Res Audio support. The MSI Center software provides system control and customisation options. It comes with a 2-year on-site warranty.

Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Processor	Intel Core i7-13620H (6P+4E cores, up to 4.9 GHz)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 194 AI TOPS)
Display	15.6" QHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3
Memory	16GB DDR5 (8GB x 2), 2 slots, up to 64GB
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4, 2 x M.2 slots
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Audio Combo Jack
Audio	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio
Keyboard	4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
Battery	3-cell Li-Polymer, 53.5 Wh
Dimensions	359 x 259 x 24.9 mm
Weight	2.25 kg
Colour	Black
Warranty	2 Years On-Site