Katana 15 HX B14WFK 9S7-1587C1-403 – Core i9-14900 HX – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK 9S7-1587C1-403 – Precision Gaming with Core i9 and RTX Power

The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK 9S7-1587C1-403 is crafted to deliver high-end gaming performance, smooth multitasking, and professional-level content creation. Designed with cutting-edge hardware and a gamer-oriented display, it ensures lightning-fast responsiveness and immersive visuals — ideal for competitive gamers and creators alike.

Processor and Performance:

At its core, this laptop features the Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor, part of Intel’s 14th Gen Raptor Lake-HX lineup.
This powerful CPU boasts 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) and 32 threads, with turbo frequencies reaching up to 5.8 GHz, enabling superior multitasking and compute-heavy performance.

Key highlights include:

• Intel Thread Director: Intelligent workload distribution for optimized efficiency.

• Unlocked Power: High clock speeds ideal for gaming, rendering, and simulation workloads.

• Enhanced AI Acceleration: Optimized for Windows 11 Copilot and AI-assisted gaming features.

With its HX-series architecture, the i9-14900HX ensures desktop-level performance in a mobile form factor, making it one of the strongest CPUs available for gaming laptops.

Graphics:

The NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers high-performance gaming and creative workflows.
Built on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, it features DLSS 3.5, Ray Tracing, and AI Frame Generation, ensuring ultra-realistic visuals and smooth frame rates even in demanding AAA titles.

Key Graphics Capabilities:

• Real-time ray tracing for lifelike lighting and shadows

• DLSS 3.5 AI-driven frame generation

• NVIDIA Reflex for reduced input lag in competitive gaming

• NVIDIA Studio Driver support for creative professionals

Display:

Visual excellence is delivered by a 15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Display Highlights:

• Resolution: QHD (2560 × 1440)

• Refresh Rate: 165Hz – fluid motion and reduced ghosting

• Color Accuracy: 100% DCI-P3 for vibrant, lifelike colors

• Panel Type: IPS-Level Anti-glare

• Purpose: Ideal for gaming, media editing, and immersive entertainment

This high-refresh, color-accurate display ensures gamers experience crisp visuals and professionals get a true-to-life color workspace.

Memory and Storage:

The configuration includes:

• 16GB DDR5 RAM, expandable for power users

• 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, providing lightning-fast boot times and instant load speeds

This combination delivers blazing-fast performance for multitasking, creative software, and modern games.

Design and Build:

The MSI Katana 15 HX blends performance with a durable, sleek design inspired by MSI’s gaming heritage. Its cool black chassis with angular lines and red-backlit keyboard captures the essence of the Katana series — precise, sharp, and elegant.

Key Design Aspects:

• Backlit Keyboard: Red illumination for a gaming aesthetic

• Cooling: MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and heat pipes for sustained performance

• Build: Durable ABS + metal hybrid construction

• Weight: Approximately 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Connectivity and Features:

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3

• Ports:

  • 1x USB Type-C

  • 2x USB Type-A

  • 1x HDMI

  • 1x RJ45 Ethernet

  • Audio combo jack

Enhanced sound through Hi-Res Audio ensures clarity during gaming and streaming sessions.

Operating System:

Preloaded with Windows 11, offering an optimized gaming and productivity experience with built-in AI tools, gaming mode, and seamless multitasking.

Battery and Power:

• Battery: 3-cell Li-ion, 53.5 Wh

• Power Adapter: 240W AC adapter

• Battery Life: Up to 6 hours (varies by usage and settings)

• Fast Charging Support

Key Summary:

• Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX 2.2GHz Processor
• 16GB DDR5
• 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
• 15.6" QHD (2560x1440) 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3
• NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB GDDR7
• Black
• Windows® 11
• Backlit Keyboard