MSI Katana 15 HX RTX 5060

15.60", 1000 GB, 16 GB, DE, Intel Core i7-14650HX
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Product details

The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-623 is a powerful gaming laptop designed for demanding users. Equipped with a 15.6-inch FHD display that offers a refresh rate of 144Hz, it provides a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, combined with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD to ensure high performance and fast loading times. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card delivers impressive visuals and supports modern games and applications. With a variety of connectivity options, including USB-C and HDMI, the Katana 15 HX is versatile and suitable for both gaming and productive tasks. The RGB-backlit keyboard and ergonomic design offer additional comfort during use.

  • Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 8 cores and 24 threads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with 8GB GDDR7
  • 144Hz FHD display for smooth image rendering
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast wireless connections
  • RGB-backlit keyboard with 4 zones for personalized design.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i7 14th Gen
Memory
16 GB
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5060
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Keyboard layout
Germany

General information

Item number
61169553
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
001587-623
Release date
19.8.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Core Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
B14WFK-623

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 14th Gen
Processor type
Intel Core i7-14650HX
Clock frequency
2.20 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.20 GHz
Max. TDP
55 W
Number of processor cores
16 -Core
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency performance cores
2.20 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
5.20 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
1.60 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
3.70 GHz
Number of threads
24
Cache
30 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
4800 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
nVidia GeForce
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5060
Dedicated graphics memory
8 GB
Video memory type
GDDR7

Display properties

Display resolution
Full HD
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display size (inches)
15.60"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Display technology
LED
Panel technology
IPS

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-A, USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (3x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
No operating system

Audio functions

Number of speakers
2x
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

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

Network

Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

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

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Number of cells
4 cubicles
Power capacity
75 Wh
Power supply unit strength
240 W
USB Type C Power supply
100 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Germany
Input device
Numeric keypad, RGB keyboard backlight, Touchpad

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

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)
2 additional offers

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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
    4.4 %
  • 12.Gigabyte
    4.6 %
  • 12.Medion
    4.6 %
  • 14.MSI
    5.2 %
  • 15.Captiva
    6.4 %

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
    7 %
  • 13.Huawei
    7.1 %
  • 14.Captiva
    10.9 %
  • 15.MSI
    11.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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  • 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