Laptop MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-060XPL — 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz, Intel i7-14650HX, 16GB DDR5, NVIDIA RTX 5050 8GB, 512GB NVMe SSD

MSI Katana 15 HX B14WEK-060XPL is a 15.6" gaming laptop with a QHD (2560×1440) IPS-level display at 165 Hz and 100% DCI-P3. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor (16 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz) paired with 16 GB DDR5-5600 memory (2 x 8 GB, two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 96 GB) and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7. Storage is provided by a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. The laptop includes Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, multiple USB-A and USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate Mode, a 75 Wh battery and TPM 2.0; the operating system is not preinstalled.

Advantages

The combination of a 14th-generation Intel Core i7 HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 discrete GPU supports demanding gaming and content creation workflows. The QHD IPS-level panel with 165 Hz refresh rate and full DCI-P3 coverage delivers sharp images and wide colour reproduction. Fast DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage provide responsive system performance and reduced load times. A range of modern connectivity options including Wi‑Fi 6E, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with PD and DisplayPort Alt Mode ensures compatibility with external displays and peripherals. Compact 15.6" form factor with a 75 Wh battery and a 4-zone RGB keyboard offers a balance between portability and functionality.

Suitable for

• High-refresh gaming at QHD resolution
• Video editing and 3D rendering workloads
• Multitasking and software development
• Portable content creation and streaming

Key specifications

• Display: 15.6" QHD (2560×1440), IPS-level, 165 Hz, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3
• Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX — 16 cores (8 performance + 8 efficient), 24 threads, base frequencies 2.2 GHz (P-core) / 1.6 GHz (E-core), boost up to 5.2 GHz
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 discrete memory
• Memory: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (2 x 8 GB), 2x SO-DIMM, up to 96 GB
• Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD, PCIe 4.0, M.2
• Battery: 75 Wh, 4-cell
• Audio: 2 x speakers (Nahimic), 2 W per speaker
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6E (Intel AX211), Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
• Ports: 1 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × RJ-45, 3 × USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1 × USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) with PD and DisplayPort Alt Mode, combo headphone/mic jack
• Security: TPM 2.0
• Dimensions & weight: 359 × 262 × 25.5 mm, 2.4 kg
• Design: Black chassis, Intel HM770 chipset motherboard

How to use

Power on the laptop using the power button and connect an external power source for high-performance tasks; the included 240 W PSU supports peak workloads. Install your preferred operating system since the device ships without a preinstalled OS. Use the two SO-DIMM slots to upgrade memory if needed and the M.2 slot for additional or larger NVMe SSDs. Connect external displays via HDMI 2.1 or USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode and use the Ethernet port for stable wired networking. Adjust display refresh rate and GPU settings in system drivers and game or application settings for optimal performance.

Recommendations

For demanding gaming sessions and content creation, keep the laptop connected to AC power to allow sustained maximum turbo power, ensure proper ventilation, and update GPU and chipset drivers regularly. When upgrading memory or storage, follow anti-static procedures and consult MSI service documentation.