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MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-451 R7 16 N bk W11H

15.60", 512 GB, 16 GB, DE, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
was CHF1430.74
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Product details

The MSI Katana A15 AI B8VF-451 is a powerful notebook designed for demanding applications and gaming. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor featuring 8 cores and speeds of up to 5.10 GHz, this device offers impressive computing power. The 39.6 cm (15.6 inches) Full HD display ensures clear and vibrant visuals, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card with 8 GB of dedicated memory provides smooth graphics and an immersive gaming experience. With 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, the notebook is capable of running multiple applications simultaneously and processing large amounts of data quickly. The device comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home and offers a variety of connectivity options, including HDMI and USB-C, to maximize connectivity. Weighing only 2.3 kg, it is also portable and ideal for on-the-go use.

  • AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with 8 cores and up to 5.10 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics with 8 GB of dedicated memory
  • 144 Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals
  • Wi-Fi ax and Bluetooth for modern wireless connectivity
  • 512 GB SSD for fast data access and storage.

Key specifications

Processor family
Ryzen 7 8th Gen
Memory
16 GB
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 4060
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
SSD capacity
512 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Keyboard layout
Germany

General information

Item number
44917686
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
00158N-451
Release date
15.4.2024

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
Katana A15 AI B8VF-451

Processor

Processor family
Ryzen 7 8th Gen
Processor type
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
Clock frequency
3.80 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.10 GHz
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Cache
24 MB

Memory

Memory
16 GB
Memory configuration
1 x 16GB
Max. supported memory
64 GB
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Storage clock frequency
5600 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Material

Material group
Plastic

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
AMD Radeon

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
nVidia GeForce
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 4060
Dedicated graphics memory
8 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 functions
Integrated camera
Display size (inches)
15.60"
Panel technology
IPS

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-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1x)
Audio Connections
Headphones, Microphone
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
2W
Number of speakers
2x

Camera properties

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

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module
Password protection Type
Switch on

Network

Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi controller
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Battery properties

Number of cells
3 cubicles
Power capacity
53.50 Wh
Power supply unit strength
200 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Germany
Input device
Keyboard backlight, Touchpad

Origin

Country of origin
China, Germany, Taiwan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
33.51 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.80

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
MSI Katana A15 AI - SSD NVMe - 39.6 cm (15.6")

Product dimensions

Height
2.49 cm
Depth
25.90 cm
Width
35.90 cm
Weight
2.25 kg

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

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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
    5.3 %
  • 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.Captiva
    7 days
  • 6.ASUS
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 12.Medion
    6.9 %
  • 13.Huawei
    7.1 %
  • 14.CSL
    7.3 %
  • 15.Captiva
    10.8 %
  • 16.MSI
    11.3 %
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