MSI Katana 17 B13VEK-1261XPL 17.3 inch FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-13620H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB, Windows 11 Pro

Step into the arena with the MSI Katana 17 B13VEK-1261XPL, a gaming laptop built for players who demand high frame rates and responsive controls. At its core, a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM deliver smooth performance in today's popular titles. The 17.3-inch Full HD IPS-level display with a 144Hz refresh rate keeps fast action crisp and fluid, while 32GB of DDR5-5200 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD ensure quick load times and ample storage for your game library.

Key specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H (10 cores, up to 4.9GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 6GB GDDR6
• Memory: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz (2x16GB, dual-channel)
• Storage: 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Display: 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080), IPS-level, 144Hz refresh rate
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
• Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz), 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
• Audio: Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3, stereo speakers
• Keyboard: Single-color red backlit keyboard with numpad
• Battery: 53.5Whr, 4-cell Li-ion
• Webcam: HD (720p @ 30fps)
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Dimensions: 398 x 273 x 25.2 mm

Why choose it

The Katana 17 pairs a high-refresh display with a powerful RTX 4050 GPU, making it ideal for esports and AAA gaming at 1080p. Its 32GB of fast DDR5 memory and spacious 1TB SSD offer headroom for multitasking and large game installs. Windows 11 Pro adds business-grade security and management features, while the red backlit keyboard and aggressive design complete the gaming aesthetic.

Ideal use cases

• Competitive gaming: 144Hz panel and low-latency networking give you an edge.
• Content creation: 32GB RAM and a fast SSD handle video editing and 3D rendering.
• Everyday productivity: Windows 11 Pro and a full-size keyboard with numpad boost efficiency.
• Portable LAN parties: Durable chassis and Gigabit Ethernet for stable connections.

Good to know

The laptop supports USB Power Delivery via the Type-C port for convenient charging on the go. It includes a 1-year limited warranty and is compatible with MSI Center for system monitoring and performance tuning. The 53.5Whr battery provides up to 6 hours of mixed usage, and the anti-glare display reduces eye strain during long sessions.