Katana 15 HX B14WEK-454SG 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop Intel Core i9 16GB 1TB

The MSI Katana 15 HX is a gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU. It features a 15.6-inch QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut for smooth, vibrant visuals. The Cooler Boost 5 thermal system with a CPU and GPU share-pipe design and five heat pipes ensures sustained performance during intense gaming sessions.

This laptop includes 16GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD for fast load times. Connectivity options include Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, one USB-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, three USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 supporting 8K output, and an RJ45 Ethernet port. The 4-zone RGB keyboard with a Copilot key provides customisable lighting, while Nahimic 3 audio delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound.

The Katana 15 HX runs Windows 11 Home and includes a discrete graphics mode with MUX switch for optimised performance. It weighs 2.4 kg and measures 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm, with a 75Whr battery. A 2-year on-site warranty is included.

Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Processor	Intel Core i9-14900HX (8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores, up to 5.8 GHz)
Chipset	Intel HM770
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Display	15.6" QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 typical
Memory	16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots, up to 96GB)
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD (1x M.2 slot, PCIe Gen4)
Keyboard	4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key, 1.7mm key travel
Audio	2 x 2W speakers, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio ready
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3
Ports	1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen2), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x audio combo jack
Battery	4-cell Li-Polymer, 75Whr
Dimensions	359 x 262 x 25.5 mm
Weight	2.4 kg
Warranty	2 years on-site