MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK Intel® Core i7-14650HX | 16GB DDR5 RAM ; 512GB NVMe | RTX 5050 , 8GB | 15.6” 144Hz IPS Display | 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard | Windows 11 | BLACK
1.137 $
Categories: DESKTOP/LAPTOP, GAMING / HIGH END LAPTOP
BRAND-NEW SEALED | 1 YEARS WARRANTY
⚔️EXPERT FEATURES
- 14th Gen Core i7 HX Performance : The Intel Core i7-14650HX brings 16 cores, 24 threads, a 30MB Smart Cache, and turbo speed up to 5.2GHz—proper desktop-class muscle for high-refresh gaming, streaming, editing, and heavy multitasking.
- GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop Graphics : NVIDIA Blackwell graphics with 8GB GDDR7 powers modern games, GPU-accelerated creation, ray tracing, and AI-enhanced rendering without sending your settings menu into panic mode.
- NVIDIA DLSS 4 And Reflex 2 : Supported games can use AI-powered Multi Frame Generation, enhanced neural rendering, and latency-reduction technologies for smoother visuals and sharper competitive responsiveness.
- Discrete Graphics MUX Mode : MSI’s MUX design allows the dedicated GPU to drive the display more directly when maximum gaming performance matters, while switchable operating modes retain flexibility for everyday use.
- 16GB Dual-Channel DDR5-5600 : Ships with two 8GB DDR5 modules already operating as a matched 16GB configuration, avoiding the performance handicap of lonely single-channel memory.
- Memory Expansion Up To 96GB : Two DDR5 SODIMM slots support up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memory, giving creators and heavyweight multitaskers serious room for future upgrades.
- 512GB NVMe Solid-State Storage : The installed NVMe SSD delivers quick Windows startup, rapid game loading, and responsive application performance through the laptop’s PCIe Gen4-capable M.2 storage slot.
- 144Hz Full HD Gaming Display : The exact B14WEK-001US configuration uses a 15.6-inch IPS-level panel with 1920 × 1080 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, 16:9 ratio, and 45% NTSC color coverage.
- Cooler Boost 5 Thermal System : Two cooling fans, five heatpipes, and a shared CPU-and-GPU heatpipe design work together to move heat efficiently during prolonged gaming sessions.
- Four-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard : The 99-key keyboard combines four-zone RGB illumination, anti-ghosting, highlighted WASD keys, a numeric keypad, and 1.7mm key travel for gaming and productivity after sunset.
- USB-C DisplayPort And PD Charging : The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection supports DisplayPort output and USB Power Delivery 3.0 charging with compatible equipment, including up to 100W PD under MSI’s stated operating conditions.
- HDMI 2.1 External-Display Support : HDMI connectivity supports high-bandwidth display configurations up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz when used with compatible displays, cables, and content.
- Wi-Fi 6E And Bluetooth 5.3 : Intel AX211 2×2 wireless provides Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, while Bluetooth 5.3 supports compatible headsets, controllers, mice, keyboards, and other accessories.
- 75Wh Battery And 240W Adapter : A four-cell 75Wh lithium-polymer battery handles mobile operation, while the included 240W adapter supplies full-performance gaming power when plugged in.
- Windows 11 Home Included : Arrives with Windows 11 Home preinstalled and ready for gaming, MSI Center control, productivity, and supported Microsoft gaming services.





🧠Expert Specs Table
EXPERT SPECS
The exact configuration details below correspond to Katana 15 HX B14WEK-001US. Platform-level expansion and feature information is taken from MSI’s official Katana 15 HX B14W documentation, while the processor core layout comes from Intel.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | MSI Katana 15 HX |
| Exact Model | Katana 15 HX B14WEK-001US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KATANA15HXB14001 |
| Product Category | 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| MSI OS Recommendation | MSI Recommends Windows 11 Pro For Business |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Processor Generation | 14th Gen Intel Core |
| Processor Cores | 16 Cores: 8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores |
| Processor Threads | 24 Threads |
| Processor Frequency | 1.6GHz To 5.2GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency | Up To 5.2GHz |
| Processor Cache | 30MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Chipset | Not Specified By MSI |
| Graphics Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Blackwell |
| Dedicated Video Memory | 8GB GDDR7 |
| Ray-Tracing Generation | Fourth-Generation RT Cores |
| Tensor-Core Generation | Fifth-Generation Tensor Cores |
| NVIDIA Technology | DLSS 4, Reflex 2 And Max-Q Technologies |
| Graphics Switching | Discrete Graphics Mode With MUX Design |
| Installed Memory | 16GB DDR5-5600 |
| Memory Configuration | 2 × 8GB |
| Memory Slots | 2 × DDR5 SODIMM |
| Maximum Supported Memory | Up To 96GB DDR5-5600 |
| Installed Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD |
| Storage Interface | NVMe |
| Storage Capability | 1 × M.2 SSD Slot Supporting NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Display Size | 15.6 Inches |
| Display Type | IPS-Level Panel |
| Display Resolution | Full HD, 1920 × 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Touchscreen | No Touchscreen Stated |
| Cooling System | MSI Cooler Boost 5 |
| Cooling Fans | 2 |
| Heatpipes | 5 |
| Thermal Layout | CPU-And-GPU Share-Pipe Design |
| Keyboard | Four-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard |
| Keyboard Key Count | 99 Keys |
| Keyboard Technology | Anti-Ghost Keys |
| Key Travel | 1.7mm |
| Gaming Keys | Highlighted WASD Keys |
| Numeric Keypad | Included |
| Touchpad | 31% Larger Than The Previous Generation |
| Speakers | 2 × 2W Speakers |
| Audio Capability | Hi-Resolution Audio Ready |
| Webcam | 720p HD Webcam |
| Wired Networking | Gigabit LAN |
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB Connectivity | 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Listed By MSI |
| USB-C Port | 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| USB-C Video Support | DisplayPort |
| USB-C Charging | USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| PD Charging While Running Or Sleeping | Up To 100W, 20V/5A, With Compatible Equipment |
| PD Charging While Hibernating Or Off | 45W To 100W, Depending On Charger And System Conditions |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Maximum Capability | Up To 8K 60Hz Or 4K 120Hz With Compatible Equipment |
| Audio Connector | 1 × 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo |
| Card Reader | None |
| Security | Intel Platform Trust Technology |
| Battery | Four-Cell 75Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| AC Adapter | 240W |
| MSI Software | MSI Center And MSI AI Engine |
| Chassis Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 14.13 × 10.31 × 0.99 Inches |
| Approximate Metric Dimensions | 359 × 262 × 25.5mm |
| Weight | 5.29lb / Approximately 2.4kg |
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-Year Limited Warranty, Including One-Year Global Coverage |
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