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General

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Series

OMEN1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP names the product OMEN Gaming Laptop 16.

Katana1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet series line: Katana 15 HX B14W.

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

16-am0169ng, CV3P7EA, CV3P7EA#ABD1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria technical specifications page for OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-am0169ng, product number CV3P7EA. The CV3P7EA#ABD suffix is the part number shown by retailers for the German version. The reference configuration is Core Ultra 7 255H, RTX 5070, 24 GB, 1 TB. Other 16-am0000 configurations (Core i7-14650HX or Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5050, 5060 or 5070 Ti, 2560 x 1600 240 Hz panel, 70 or 83 Wh battery) are different products and are not mixed in.

B14WFK-289MY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet header: KATANA 15 HX B14WFK-289MY. The sheet is dated 2026-08-06. The B14WFK-285PH sheet lists the same hardware but Bluetooth v5.3.

GTIN / EAN

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

January 20257Press articlecanaltech.com.br/ces/hp-anuncia-novos-noteboks-e-monitores-da-linha-omen-na-ces-2025Read 15 October 2026CES 2025 coverage published 2025-01-07 (Brazil time). HP announced the OMEN 16 at CES that week. Month precision kept.

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Status

Available8Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria page shows a Buy now button and no discontinuation notice when accessed. Stock and price are not shown.

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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.

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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.

AT8Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Sold by HP Austria. Retailers also list the German version with the CV3P7EA#ABD part number, which were not opened.

MY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026MY is the Malaysia suffix. The sheet sits in the specSheet/my folder.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Shadow Black1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Shadow Black with a black chrome logo. Ceramic White exists for other configurations.

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chassis Color Black.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP sells the product as OMEN Gaming Laptop.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI sells the Katana series as gaming laptops. The sheet names a 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard and Full Power CPU and GPU.

Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide describes an ordinary hinged laptop with right, left and rear ports and a display lid.

Clamshell2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Product photos show 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.

Width357.5Depth269Thickness (min)23.7Thickness (max)25.4mm(14.1 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1 in)1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 202635.75 x 26.9 x 2.37 cm at the front and 2.54 cm at the rear, converted exactly to mm. Width and depth are the same at front and rear.

Width359Depth262Thickness (max)25.5mm(14.1 × 10.3 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (W x D x H). The height is stored as the single published thickness.

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

2.43kg(5.4 lb)1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 2.43 kg for this product number. Charger not included in the figure.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262.4 kg, listed as Weight (W/ Battery).

Lid material

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Plastic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14WFK (i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16GB): hard plastic chassis. Lid and base are not named separately.

Bottom material

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Plastic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14WFK: hard plastic chassis. Lid and base are not named separately.

Max hinge angle

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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 pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 16 inch diagonal (40.6 cm).

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 20262K (1920 x 1200) as published for this product number. HP's general OMEN 16 pages show a 2560 x 1600 option for other configurations.

2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

141.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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.

IPS1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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 pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as anti-glare.

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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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.

AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	165	Yes

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 60-165 Hz. The 165 Hz maximum is the panel's operating maximum at its native resolution. The VRR flag follows the HP features page, which lists NVIDIA G-SYNC and a variable refresh rate feature.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026165Hz Refresh Rate at QHD 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.

G-SYNC2Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Features page lists NVIDIA G-SYNC. It also describes a variable refresh rate feature without naming a standard, so only G-SYNC is stored.

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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.

400nits1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026400 nits as published. HP's OMEN 16 page states that its performance specifications are typical values from HP's component manufacturers. No peak or HDR figure is published.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1 lists the WUXGA 1920 x 1200 panel option with 400 nits and 165 Hz.5Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP US OMEN 16 page footnote: all performance specifications are the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers. The page itself shows a 500 nit 2560 x 1600 option, which is another configuration.

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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.

100%1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 100% sRGB. HP does not say whether this is coverage or volume.

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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.

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100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, 16 threads.

Intel Core i7-14650HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Lion Cove	2	5.1
Efficiency	8	Skymont	1.5	4.4
Low-power efficiency	2	Not available	0.7	2.5

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 6 performance, 8 efficient and 2 low-power efficient cores. Base and max turbo clocks per core type: 2.0 and 5.1 GHz, 1.5 and 4.4 GHz, 0.7 and 2.5 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont follow the Intel CPU entry in this catalog. Intel's 28 W base power and 115 W turbo power are chip figures, not this laptop's limits.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

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

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20268 P-cores 2.2 GHz base, 5.2 GHz max turbo. 8 E-cores 1.6 GHz base, 3.7 GHz max turbo. Intel base power 55 W and maximum turbo power 157 W are generic, 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.

161Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 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.

24MB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

30MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache. The sheet from MSI also states 30 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.

3nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists lithography as TSMC N3B for the compute tile.

10nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography Intel 7.

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.

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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.

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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.

13TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU, 13 TOPS INT8. The 96 TOPS platform figure includes the CPU and GPU and is excluded.

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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 pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

8GB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

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115W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

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2,497MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 2497MHz Boost Clock. May vary by scenario.

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

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MUX switch3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page: the discrete graphics mode (MUX design). The 487DE has a different panel. The 289MY sheet does not mention a MUX switch.

Integrated GPU

Intel Arc 140T4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists Intel Arc 140T graphics for the Core Ultra 7 255H. HP's service guide describes hybrid and integrated graphics modes.

Intel UHD Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors.

Memory

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

24GB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 24 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s in a single 1 x 24 GB module.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20268GB*2 DDR5. Two modules of 8 GB.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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 pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

5,600MT/s2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Product line 8GB*2, DDR5-5600 for this SKU.

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.

11Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026One installed module is one channel. HP lists 1 x 24 GB.

23Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (2x 8 GB Dual-Channel). Same memory kit as the 289MY.

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

Slots3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: two customer-accessible and customer-upgradeable SODIMM slots. The 24 GB listed configuration is one 24 GB module, so one slot is free.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	24
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two SODIMM slots. HP lists 1 x 24 GB for this product number, so one slot is occupied.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262 SO-DIMM slots, up to DDR5-5600, max 96GB. Both hold one 8GB module.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

32GB3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: memory slots supporting up to 32 GB of RAM. Some retailers sell 64 GB configurations. HP's guide does not list them, so 32 GB is kept as the maker's figure.

96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

1TB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 20261 TB stored as 1000 GB.

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026512GB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

41Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Installed drive is published as a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 2 M.2 SSD expansion slots. One holds the installed 1 TB drive. The slot size comes from the service guide. Slot PCIe generation is not stated.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs. Only models with RTX 5070 Ti graphics have a single SSD slot, so this RTX 5070 model has two.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20261x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4). The installed drive uses it. Slot length is not stated, so the form factor is left out. The x4 lane count comes from the MSI Germany page.3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page lists 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 as the total slot count with a 512 GB SSD installed.

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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.

AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Rear	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published list: 1 USB-A 10 Gbps, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone and microphone combo jack, 1 RJ-45 and 1 AC smart pin. Sides come from the service guide.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 5 to 7 give the sides. Right: USB 5 Gbps. Left: USB 5 Gbps, USB-C 100 W power connector and 10 Gbps data port with DisplayPort output, headphone and microphone combo jack. Rear: USB 10 Gbps, HDMI, RJ-45, power connector. Page 6 says to use the supplied adapter for full performance and that the 100 W 20 V USB-C adapter is for light tasks. Peripheral output power is not stated.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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. The MSI Malaysia store spec table lists the Type-A ports as USB3.2 Gen1 while its own connectivity section and this sheet say Gen2. The sheet is stored. Sides come from the CGMagazine and PC Guide reviews.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Footnote: USB Type-C PD charging supports 100W (20V@5A) while the system runs (S0) and in Modern Standby. At hibernate and off it takes 45W (20V@2.25A) up to 100W. 100 W is stored as the highest accepted input. The 240W barrel adapter is the main charger.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Right side: audio combo jack, RJ45, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1. Left side: two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and the barrel-plug adapter port.7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Left: one vent, barrel jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A. Right: Gigabit LAN, one USB Type-A, USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3.5mm jack, HDMI 2.1. Agrees with CGMagazine.

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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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 61Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) wireless card. The module part number and bands are not stated for this product number and are left out.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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 GHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel ARK for the AX211 lists the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

5.41Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists Bluetooth 5.4. The HP features page of the same product says Bluetooth 5.0. The spec table is used, and the service guide lists a Realtek Wi-Fi 6 module with Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 on the 289MY sheet. The MSI Malaysia store page and the 285PH sheet say v5.3. Intel lists Bluetooth 5.4 for the AX211. The sheet for this model number is stored.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Store spec table says Bluetooth v5.3. The sheet says v5.4.

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

Scissor1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Spec page says the keycaps and scissors are made of recycled plastic, which names scissor key mechanisms. No mechanical switch is claimed.

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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.

RGB zones1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a full-size Shadow Black keyboard with 4-zone RGB backlight.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20264-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key.

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

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.

Yes3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page lists a gaming keyboard with Ziffernblock (numpad).

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.7mm2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20261.7mm Key Travel.

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

No1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026The spec table lists HP Imagepad as the only pointing device.

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Touchpad size

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Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026MSI Germany page of the B14WFK-487DE: Precision Multi-Touch (120 x 75 mm). That SKU has a Full HD 144 Hz display and German layout. The chassis is the same 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm.

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

1080p FHD1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction.

720p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

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No9Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14W with i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 in the same chassis: no facial recognition. Every B14WFK sheet lists only an HD 720p webcam.

Webcam privacy

Physical shutter1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as camera privacy shutter. The service guide describes a slide cover.

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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.

21Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as two speakers.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262x 2W Audio Speaker.

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/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262x 2W. The total is the sum of the two stated speakers.

Audio features

DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, HyperX1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost and HyperX.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

23Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display components table lists internal microphones with a quantity of 2. The spec page says dual-array digital microphones.

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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.

70Wh1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a 70 Wh, 4 cell Li-ion polymer battery.

75Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

230W1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a 230 W AC adapter.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

Barrel3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1 lists smart AC adapters with a 4.5 mm right-angle plug. Page 7 shows a separate power connector on the rear.

Barrel6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Left side holds a barrel-plug AC/DC adapter port.

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

30min1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as about 50% in 30 minutes with fast charge. HP's conditions are in footnotes that are empty on the page.

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Cooling

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

23Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 59 shows two fans in the fan assembly drawing, each with its own cable and screws.

22Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Cooler Boost 5 with 2 Fans + 5 Heat Pipes.

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.

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Security

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Fingerprint

None3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader appears in the guide's product table, keyboard and special keys tables or spare parts list. HP's spec page lists no fingerprint reader either. Absence is checked across the guide, not inferred from the webcam.

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TPM

2.01Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists firmware TPM support. The version comes from the service guide.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: firmware based TPM 2.0.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

No3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The right, left and rear views in the guide list no security cable slot. The spec page lists no lock slot.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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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1,130:17Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. 1130:1 with 308 cd/m2 white at 100% brightness and 0.27 cd/m2 black. Review unit: i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-5600, 512GB SSD, 2560x1440 165 Hz.

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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100%7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. Reported as 100% sRGB coverage.

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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99%7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. Reported as 99% DCI-P3 coverage. The review also lists 89% AdobeRGB.

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

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

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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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80°C7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026FurMark 2 CPU and GPU stress test with HWiNFO logging, 5 minutes idle, 20 minutes load. Peak CPU temperature 80 C and GPU 85 C. The power mode is not stated.

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.

AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

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BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Mixed use	120	Eco mode, Windows energy saver on, integrated graphics only	6.17

Source7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Eco and longevity settings, integrated graphics only, energy saver on, brightness about 120 nits (120.5 measured). A muted two-hour YouTube video, then document and web browsing until empty. Total 6h10m. Stored as mixed use.

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.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Features page states that this product meets the ENERGY STAR criteria for computers. The ENERGY STAR product finder lists the OMEN 16 16-am family for US, Japan, Canada, Taiwan and Switzerland.6Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4510608/export/pdfRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR unique ID 4510608, OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop ENERGY STAR, models 16-am and 16t-am, certified 2025-10-02, markets US, Japan, Canada, Taiwan and Switzerland. The listing names Intel Ultra 9 255H as its processor, which looks like a typo.

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

Eyesafe certified display2Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Features page: Eyesafe certified display that meets TUV low blue light requirements.

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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.

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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.

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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 pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Austria page: 1 year limited warranty (1/1/0) covering parts and labor, no on-site repair. Terms vary by country.

2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262 years limited warranty. Malaysia.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20262 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

www.hp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/21035403228Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria product page for OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-am0169ng (CV3P7EA).

my-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptop2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.hp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/21035403221Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria technical specifications page for this exact product number. Its footnote text is empty on the page.

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Manual

kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdf3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP Maintenance and Service Guide for OMEN 16 inch Gaming Laptop PC, models 16-am0xxx, 16-an0xxx and 16-am1xxx, copyright 2025. It covers several configurations. Values here apply only where the product page matches.

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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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