MSI Katana 17 B13VEK-1449XPL i5-13420H 17.3 FHD 144Hz 16GB DDR5 SSD1TB RTX 4050 6GB NoOS

17.30", 512 GB, 16 GB, US
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The Katana 17 B13VEK-1449XPL is a powerful laptop designed for demanding applications and gaming. Equipped with an Intel Core i5-13420H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, this device delivers impressive performance for graphics-intensive tasks. The 17.3-inch Full HD display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz ensures smooth and clear visuals, which is particularly beneficial for gamers. The laptop features 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB SSD, providing fast load times and ample storage space for applications and games. The combination of cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design makes the Katana 17 an ideal choice for users who value performance and mobility.

  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for fast and stable internet connections
  • Versatile connectivity options with HDMI, USB-A, and USB-C
  • Powerful dedicated graphics memory of 6 GB for demanding applications
  • Robust construction with a weight of 2.6 kg for portability
  • Touchpad as an input device for user-friendly operation.

Key specifications

Memory
16 GB
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
SSD capacity
512 GB
Keyboard layout
USA

General information

Item number
53353417
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
B13VEK-1449XPL
Release date
5.12.2024
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Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop

Processor

Clock frequency
3.60 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
4.60 GHz
Max. TDP
45 W
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Number of performance cores
4 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
4 -Core
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
3.40 GHz
Cache
12 MB

Memory

Memory
16 GB
Memory configuration
2 x 8GB
Max. supported memory
64 GB
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Storage clock frequency
5200 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Onboard graphics properties

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

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
nVidia ION
Dedicated graphics memory
6 GB
Video memory type
GDDR6

Display properties

Display resolution
Full HD
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display size (inches)
17.30"
Display technology
LED

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
512 GB
SSD capacity
512 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Connections

USB ports
USB-AUSB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (1x)USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (2x)USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Microphone connection (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
2 speakers
Number of speakers
2x

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
0.90 Mpx

Network

Ethernet controller
Intel
Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
BluetoothWi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.2

Wi-Fi

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

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Number of cells
3 cubicles
Power supply unit strength
180 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
USA
Input device
Touchpad

Origin

Country of origin
Taiwan

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
33.51 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.80

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power supply unit (180 W)

Repairability index

The reparability index
8.1

Product dimensions

Height
2.52 cm
Depth
27.30 cm
Width
39.80 cm
Weight
2.60 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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  • 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