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AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

General

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Series

Framework Laptop 161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series). Framework sells no model numbers. The page also lists the DIY Edition and the older Ryzen 7040 models, which are not stored here.

Katana1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet header: Katana 15 HX B14W.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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B14WGK-293US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet header: KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-293US.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

26 August 20252Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidiaRead 23 October 2026Framework blog post dated 26 Aug 2025 announces the new Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen AI 300 Series and GeForce RTX 5070. Pre-orders open from $1,499 USD.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026The maker sells the Ryzen AI 300 Series Framework Laptop 16 on its site on 2026-10-23, pre-built and as a DIY Edition.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Framework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)2Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidiaRead 23 October 2026The post introduces the update of the 2023 Framework Laptop 16. The catalog's 2023 entry with the Ryzen 9 7940HS and Radeon RX 7700S is the matching earlier model.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026US sheet in the specSheet/us folder. The model suffix US is the United States model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Framework's page has a Gaming tab and the maker leads with the RTX 5070 graphics module. Tom's Hardware reviews it as a gaming laptop. Framework calls the 2023 launch a high-performance desktop-replacement 16-inch laptop.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026MSI sells the Katana series as gaming laptops. The sheet names Gaming Keyboard and Full Power CPU and GPU.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Conventional clamshell with 155 degree hinges. No tablet mode.

Clamshell5Retailer pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wgk-283-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Product photo shows a standard clamshell laptop.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width356.58Depth290.2Thickness (max)20.95mm(14 × 11.4 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Specs tab, With Graphics Module: height 20.95 mm, width 356.58 mm, depth 290.20 mm. With the Expansion Bay Shell instead: 17.95 x 356.58 x 270.00 mm and 2.10 kg. Thickness is a single published value, so it is the maximum.

Width358.9Depth261.9Thickness (max)25.5mm(14.1 × 10.3 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 202614.13 in x 10.31 in converted to mm. The height is cut off on the sheet.3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review lists 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm. The 25.5 mm height is stored as thickness.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026With Graphics Module 2.40 kg. With the Expansion Bay Shell 2.10 kg.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20265.29 lbs with battery. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 kg. Reviews list 2.4 kg and 2.1 kg for other variants.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026CNC aluminum Top Cover.

Plastic3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review of the B14WFK with the same chassis: hard plastic casing. Lid and base are not named separately.

Bottom material

Magnesium alloy1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Magnesium alloy thixomolded Bottom Cover.

Plastic3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review of the B14WFK with the same chassis: hard plastic casing. Lid and base are not named separately.

Max hinge angle

155°1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026155 degree hinges with 6.1 kg force profile.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/framework-laptop-16-2025-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review calls it a 16-inch WQXGA (2560x1600 pixels) 165Hz IPS panel. Framework's page does not name the panel technology. Tested unit: Ryzen AI 7 350, RTX 5070, 16GB, 1TB.

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026IPS-Level.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 202616" 16:10 anti-glare matte display.

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Touchscreen

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	165	Yes

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026165Hz refresh rate with VRR and FreeSync. Variable refresh is stored for the RTX 5070 configuration.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1440	165

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026165Hz Refresh Rate at 2560x1440.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

FreeSync, G-SYNC1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026FreeSync and G-Sync. Framework says G-Sync support requires the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and the Display Kit (2nd gen). The 2025 launch post says the 165Hz panel was updated to support G-SYNC. The Verge reports the display hardware is the same and G-Sync comes with a firmware update. The stored RTX 5070 pre-built carries the updated panel.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Specs tab: 500nit brightness. No HDR or peak qualification is stated.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Specs tab: 100% DCI-P3. Coverage or volume method is not stated.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026100% DCI-P3 (Typical).

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen AI 7 3501Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Pre-built Performance tier: Ryzen AI 7 350 (up to 5.0GHz, 8-core, 16-thread). The Performance tier has an optional RTX 5070 8GB module, stored here as installed. Other tiers (Base AI 5 340, Performance Pro AI 7 350, Overkill AI 9 HX 370) and the DIY Edition are different configurations and are not stored.

Intel Core i7-14650HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	4	Zen 5	2	5
Zen 5c	4	Zen 5c	2	3.5

Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 23 October 2026Ryzen AI 7 350: 4x Zen 5 and 4x Zen 5c, up to 5 GHz, Zen 5c up to 3.5 GHz, base clock 2 GHz for both. Core classification is the AMD architecture labels.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.2	5.2
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7

Source2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20268 P-cores 2.2/5.2 GHz and 8 E-cores 1.6/3.7 GHz. Generic base 55 W and turbo 157 W are not the laptop limits.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

163Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 23 October 20268 cores, SMT yes, 16 threads.

241Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

16MB3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 23 October 2026L3 cache 16 MB. L2 is a separate 8 MB.

30MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

4nm3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 23 October 2026Processor technology for CPU cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

45W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Processor power, Performance mode: 45W sustained and 54W boost.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

54W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Performance mode boost 54W.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Specs tab: NPU up to 50 TOPS.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 23 October 2026NPU TOPS: up to 50. AMD lists NPU TOPS separately from the combined platform figure.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU - 8GB, in the optional Graphics Module. 4,608 CUDA cores, 128-bit bus, 384GB/s.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 20268GB GDDR7. A 12GB GDDR7 module is also listed for the Overkill tier and is not stored.

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

100W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Up to 100W TGP on AC and up to 50W on battery. Tom's Hardware notes the module lacks Dynamic Boost and WhisperMode.

115W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. May vary by scenario.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

2,400MHz1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 20262.0GHz base clock and up to 2.4GHz boost. Tom's Hardware lists 2,347 MHz in its spec box.

2,347MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to Boost Clock 2347MHz. May vary by scenario.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

MUX switch2Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidiaRead 23 October 2026The discrete GPU in the Graphics Module can send a display signal directly to the internal display through a mux on the Mainboard.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 860M1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Performance tier: AMD Radeon 860M, up to 3.0GHz, 8 graphics cores.

Intel UHD Graphics2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors, 16 execution units.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Performance tier memory: 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR5-5600.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20268GB*2 DDR5.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Two 8 GB modules in two SO-DIMM sockets. AMD lists two memory channels for the processor.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 20262x SO-DIMM sockets.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Two SO-DIMM sockets, both occupied by 8 GB modules in the Performance tier.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20262 slots, up to DDR5-5600, max 96GB. Both slots hold one 8GB module.

RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

96GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026DIY Edition memory options: up to 96GB DDR5-5600.

96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Memory Slot and Max Capacity: up to DDR5-5600, 2 slots, max 96GB.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Performance tier: 512GB SSD (SN8000S) in the M.2 2280 socket.

1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	Not available	Not available	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	2	1	No

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Primary M.2 2280 socket holds the SSD. Secondary M.2 2230 socket is n/a for pre-built, so it is free. The secondary interface supports x2 PCIe 4.0. The primary slot generation and lanes are not stated.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4). The installed drive uses it. Slot length is not stated, so 2280 is the common size.

M.2 slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot (slots 1 and 4)	2	Not available	40	USB4	Yes	240	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10 (slot 2)	1	Not available	10	Not available	Yes	240	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 (slot 5)	1	Not available	10	Not available	Yes	240	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 expansion card slot (slots 3 and 6)	2	Not available	10	Not available	No	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Graphics module port, USB 2.0 with DisplayPort 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Yes	240	Discrete GPU

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Six user-selectable expansion card slots, each a recessed USB-C connector. Slots 1 and 4: USB 4, DP 2.1 UHBR10, up to 240W charging. Slot 2: USB 3.2, DP 2.1 UHBR10, up to 240W charging. Slots 3 and 6: USB 3.2 only. Slot 5: USB 3.2, DP 1.4 HBR3, up to 240W charging. Graphics Module USB-C: USB 2.0, DP 2.1 and, for the RTX 5070 module, up to 240W charging. Cards add USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, storage, microSD, SD and audio and are chosen at purchase, so only the slots are stored. Slot sides are not published.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20263x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60Hz / 4K at 120Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack. Sides from the reviews. The Type-C charging wattage is not stated.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Right side: RJ45 1 GbE, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3.5 mm combo jack. Left side: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. The CGMagazine review of the B14WFK agrees.

USB-C ports

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 module using an M.2 connector.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 module.

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

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5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 on the maker sheet. One review lists 5.3. The maker value is stored.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026All keyboards are backlit and come in RGB and white backlit options. The pre-built keyboard type is chosen at purchase.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20264-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key, 99 keys.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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Yes5Retailer pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wgk-283-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026MSI Malaysia store photo of the Katana 15 HX B14W shows a numeric keypad. The maker sheet lists 99 keys.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Keyboards have 1.5mm key travel.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 20261080p 30fps with OmniVision OV08X 9.2MP sensor, 87 degree field of view.

720p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026HD type (30fps@720p).

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No5Reviewtheverge.com/tech/821420/framework-laptop-16-2025-nvidia-rtx5070-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the fingerprint sensor is the only means of biometric sign-in, so there is no IR face camera. Tested unit: Ryzen AI 7 350 mainboard, RTX 5070 module, 16GB, 1TB.

No4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026No facial recognition. The reviewed unit was the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 version.

Webcam privacy

Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Hardware privacy switch for the camera. Stored as a kill switch, not a shutter.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20262x 2W audio speaker. Total is the sum of the two stated speakers.

Audio features

Bi-amp stereo speakers, ALC1318 smart amp1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Stereo bi-amp speakers with a 1W high-frequency driver and a 2W wide-band driver, powered by an ALC1318 smart amp. Driver count and total power are not stated, so they are left out.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 20262x MEMS microphones with hardware privacy switches.

24Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Two microphones, no noise cancellation.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

85Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 202685Wh, 80% capacity at 1000 cycles.

75Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20264-Cell 75 Whrs.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

240W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Pre-built Performance tier: 240W GaN USB-C.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Adapter 240W.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026USB-C power adapter.

Barrel3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Left side holds a barrel-plug power connector.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Graphics Module: 75.0 x 75.0 x 11.5mm dual fans. The Mainboard has heatpipes and the Expansion Bay Shell, which the module replaces, has the other dual fans. Two fans with the Graphics Module installed.

24Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Cooler Boost 5 with 2 turbine fans and 5 copper heat pipes. The reviewed unit was the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 version of the same chassis.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Name	CPU power (W)
Performance	45
Balanced	40
Efficiency	30

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Processor power: Performance 45W sustained and 54W boost, Balanced 40W and 48W, Efficiency 30W and 36W. The table stores the sustained figures.

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Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Performance tier: Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ enabled).

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

38.3°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/framework-laptop-16-2025-rtx-5070-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware Metro Exodus stress test pushing the RTX 5070: keyboard 100.9 F, converted exactly to 38.3 C. The review lists the touchpad at 91.5 F. Palm rest is not reported.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

43.7°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/framework-laptop-16-2025-rtx-5070-reviewRead 23 October 2026Hottest spot on the bottom, above the GPU, 110.6 F converted exactly to 43.7 C.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	8.33

Source6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/framework-laptop-16-2025-rtx-5070-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware battery test: streaming video, light OpenGL tests and web browsing at 150 nits, 8 hours 20 minutes with the RTX 5070 module. Stored as 8.3333 h and classified as mixed use. Power mode is not stated. Tested unit: DIY Ryzen AI 7 350, RTX 5070 8GB, 16GB DDR5-5600, 1TB WD Black SN770, Windows 11 Home. The stored pre-built differs only in the 512GB SN8000S SSD.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ enabled). Tom's Hardware also says the laptop meets the Copilot+ criteria.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Keyboard (customizable), Touchpad (customizable), Spacers, Numpad, or Macropad, Power Adapter, Expansion Cards (customizable), Framework Screwdriver1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Pre-built In the box list, verbatim. The keyboard, touchpad, spacers and expansion cards are chosen at purchase.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026In the box for the pre-built laptop: Power Adapter.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 20261-year limited warranty on the pre-built page. The Tom's Hardware review states the US and Canada term.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261 years limited warranty.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

frame.work/laptop161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026

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Spec sheet

frame.work/laptop161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 23 October 2026Framework publishes its specifications as the Specs tab of the product page, which is the spec sheet.

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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