MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK i7 16 N bk

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

The MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK is a powerful gaming laptop designed for demanding applications and games. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor featuring 16 cores and a maximum clock speed of up to 5.20 GHz, this device delivers impressive computing performance. The 17.3-inch Full HD IPS display provides vibrant colors and clear images, while the matte finish minimizes reflections and enhances visibility. With an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card and 8 GB of dedicated graphics memory, the laptop can smoothly render even graphically intensive games. The generous 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD ensure fast load times and ample storage space for games and applications. Additionally, the device supports Wi-Fi 6E for improved network connectivity and comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home, ensuring a modern user experience.

  • Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores for high performance
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card for demanding gaming
  • Full HD IPS display with matte finish for enhanced visibility
  • Fast 1 TB SSD for extensive storage and quick load times
  • Wi-Fi 6E support for optimized network connections.

Key specifications

Memory
16 GB
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Keyboard layout
Germany

General information

Item number
58353032
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
0017L7-065
Release date
12.5.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
HX B14WGK

Processor

Processor type
Intel Core i7-14650HX
Clock frequency
2.20 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
NPU power
100 TOPS

Memory

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

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Onboard graphics properties

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

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
nVidia ION
Dedicated graphics memory
8.59 GB
Video memory type
GDDR7

Display properties

Display resolution
Full HD
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display functions
Integrated camera
Display size (inches)
17.30"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Display
LCD
Panel technology
IPS

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
1016 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
DisplayPort
Audio Connections
Headphones, Microphone
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Language
German

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Nahimic 3
Number of speakers
2x

Camera properties

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

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module

Network

Ethernet controller
Intel
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 6E AX211
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Battery properties

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

Input device

Keyboard layout
Germany
Input device
Numeric keypad, 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
27.60 cm
Width
39.80 cm
Weight
2.70 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
    4.6 %
  • 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