MSI Katana 17 HX B14WFK-212NL

17.30", 1000 GB, 16 GB, Numeric keypad, Intel Core i7-14650HX
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Product details

The Katana 17 HX B14WFK-212NL is a powerful laptop designed for demanding applications and gaming. With an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and 16 GB of RAM, it delivers impressive performance suitable for multitasking and resource-intensive tasks. The laptop features a dedicated graphics card with 8 GB of video memory, enabling smooth rendering of graphics and videos. The 17.3-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz provides a visual experience optimized for both gaming and multimedia applications. The combination of a 1000 GB SSD and Wi-Fi 6 ensures fast loading times and a stable internet connection. With a variety of ports, including USB-C and HDMI, the Katana 17 HX is versatile and suitable for both home and office use.

  • Intel Core i7-14650HX processor for high performance
  • Dedicated graphics card with 8 GB of video memory
  • 144 Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals
  • 1000 GB SSD for fast data access
  • Wi-Fi 6 standard for improved network speed.

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
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Keyboard layout
Numeric keypad

General information

Item number
60374502
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
KATANA 17 HX B14WFK-212NL
Release date
21.7.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
B14WFK-212NL

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 14th Gen
Processor type
Intel Core i7-14650HX
Clock frequency
1.60 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.20 GHz
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
5600 MHz

Material

Material group
Plastic
Material
Plastic

Onboard graphics properties

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

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 functions
Integrated microphone
Display size (inches)
17.30"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Display technology
LCD
Panel technology
S-IPS
Brightness
250 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-A, USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (3x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI Type A
Audio Connections
Headphones, Microphone
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home

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
Camera resolution
0.92 Mpx

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module

Network

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

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

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

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Number of cells
3 cubicles
Power capacity
75 Wh
Power supply unit strength
240 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Numeric keypad
Input device
Touchpad

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
2.78 cm
Depth
27.56 cm
Width
39.80 cm
Weight
2.70 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
    4.4 %
  • 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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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