MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-494XPL - 15.6 inch 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5-14450HX, 32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, RTX 5060, Windows 11 Home)

Armed with an Intel Core i5-14450HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, this Katana 15 HX delivers a 144Hz Full HD display for fluid gameplay. 32GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB NVMe SSD keep load times short and multitasking smooth.

Overview

The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-494XPL is a gaming laptop built around a 15.6-inch IPS-level panel with 1920x1080 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It runs Windows 11 Home out of the box, with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for modern connectivity. The 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard adds customizable lighting, while the HD webcam covers video calls.

What stands out

• Intel Core i5-14450HX processor with hybrid architecture
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6
• 32GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD
• 144Hz IPS-level Full HD display for smooth visuals
• Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for low-latency wireless
• 4-zone RGB backlit gaming keyboard

Technical details

• Processor: Intel Core i5-14450HX
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6)
• Memory: 32GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Display: 15.6-inch IPS-level, 1920x1080, 144Hz
• Operating system: Windows 11 Home
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
• Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (with DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 60Hz), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, combo audio jack
• Keyboard: 4-zone RGB backlit
• Webcam: HD (720p)
• Battery: 3-cell, 53.5 Whr
• Color: Black

Our verdict

A solid mid-range gaming laptop with a fast 144Hz display, ample RAM, and RTX 5060 graphics for 1080p gaming.