MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-039NL

15.60", 1000 GB, 16 GB, Eng. Int., Intel Core i9-14900HX
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Product details

The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-039NL is a powerful gaming laptop designed for demanding users. Equipped with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, this device delivers impressive performance for modern games and graphics-intensive applications. The 15.6-inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels provides sharp images and vibrant colors, while the 165 Hz refresh rate ensures a smooth gaming experience. With 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the laptop is not only fast but also offers ample storage space for games and applications. Its sleek clamshell design and anti-glare screen make it a practical companion for on-the-go use.

  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor for high performance
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 8 GB of dedicated graphics memory
  • 165 Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
  • Quad HD display with 2560 x 1440 pixels for sharp images
  • Wi-Fi 6 standard for fast and stable internet connections.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i9 13th Gen
Memory
16 GB
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5070
Image resolution
2560 x 1440 pixels
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Keyboard layout
English-international

General information

Item number
59814154
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-039NL
Release date
27.6.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
B14WGK-039NL

Processor

Processor family
Core i9 13th Gen
Processor type
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Max. turbo clock rate
5.80 GHz
Number of processor cores
24 -Core
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency performance cores
2.20 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
5.80 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
16 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
1.60 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
4.10 GHz
Number of threads
32
Cache
36 MB
Chipset
Intel HM770

Memory

Memory
16 GB
Memory configuration
2 x 8GB
Max. supported memory
96 GB
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Storage clock frequency
5600 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Material

Material group
Plastic

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Intel UHD Graphics
Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5070
Dedicated graphics memory
8 GB
Video memory type
GDDR7

Display properties

Display resolution
4K
Image resolution
2560 x 1440 pixels
Refresh rate
165 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display functions
Integrated camera
Display size (inches)
15.60"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Display technology
LCD
Panel technology
IPS
Brightness
300 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
1000 GB
SSD capacity
1000 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Connections

USB ports
USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-B 3.1 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Headphones, Microphone connection (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Language
Dutch

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Nahimic Audio
Number of speakers
2x

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
0.92 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1280 x 720 pixels

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module

Network

Ethernet controller
Intel (Wi-Fi 6) AX 211
Max. port speed
2.50 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi controller
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax

Battery properties

Number of cells
4 cubicles
Power capacity
75 Wh
Power supply unit strength
240 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
English-international
Input device
Touchpad

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
33.51 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.80

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power supply

Product dimensions

Height
2.55 cm
Depth
26.20 cm
Width
35.90 cm
Weight
2.40 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 11.Erazer
    4.6 %
  • 11.Gigabyte
    4.6 %
  • 11.Medion
    4.6 %
  • 14.MSI
    5.1 %
  • 15.Captiva
    6.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Samsung
    5 days
  • 3.Apple
    6 days
  • 3.MSI
    6 days
  • 5.ASUS
    8 days
  • 5.Captiva
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 11.Samsung
    6.5 %
  • 12.Medion
    6.9 %
  • 13.Huawei
    7.1 %
  • 14.Captiva
    10.8 %
  • 15.MSI
    11.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseMay 2025
  • PositiveMSI Centre clearly laid out but still with many options and modes
  • PositiveTwo RAM/SSD slots
  • PositiveGood system performance
  • PositiveMUX switch
  • NegativeHousing rattles, looks cheap and attracts fingerprints
  • NegativeLow-brightness and low-colour display