MSI Katana 17 HX RTX 5060

17.30", 1000 GB, 16 GB, DE, Intel Core i7-14650HX
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The MSI Katana 17 HX B14WFK-234 is a powerful gaming laptop designed for demanding users. With a 17.3-inch FHD display, it offers impressive picture quality and a high refresh rate of 144 Hz, enabling a smooth gaming experience. Powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, this laptop ensures fast loading times and ample storage space for games and applications. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card delivers outstanding graphic performance and supports modern games with high requirements. The laptop's design is functional and appealing, making it ideal for gamers who value performance and aesthetics. With a variety of connectivity options and an RGB-lit keyboard, the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WFK-234 is well-suited for both gaming and productive applications.

  • High-resolution 17.3-inch FHD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX processor for high performance
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card for demanding games
  • 16 GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
  • 1 TB SSD for quick access to data and applications.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i7 14th Gen
Memory
16 GB
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5060
Image resolution
2560 x 1440 pixels
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Keyboard layout
Germany

General information

Item number
61169551
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
0017L7-234
Release date
19.8.2025
May include power adapter
Yes

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Core Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
B14WFK-234

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
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
1 x 16GB
Max. supported memory
96 GB
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
Storage clock frequency
5600 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
WQHD
Image resolution
2560 x 1440 pixels
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display size (inches)
17.30"
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 3.0 (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

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

Ethernet controller
Gigabit Ethernet
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

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
2.78 cm
Depth
27.60 cm
Width
39.80 cm
Weight
2.70 kg

Package dimensions

Length
53.30 cm
Width
34.20 cm
Height
9.10 cm
Weight
4.69 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
3 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