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AHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

General

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Series

OMEN1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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-ap0097nr, B96S8UA#ABA1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP US store page for OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-ap0097nr, product number B96S8UA#ABA, model line OMEN 16 inch Gaming Laptop PC 16-ap0000. Read through HP's store mirror store-prodlive-us.hpcloud.hp.com. Reference is this 32 GB, 1 TB, RTX 5070 configuration. The UK model 16-ap0007na has 24 GB RAM, so it is a different configuration and is not listed.

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

1989906843521Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026UPC 198990684352 in the store page data.

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

7 January 20255Press articlegamesbeat.com/hp-unveils-a-range-of-ai-and-gaming-pc-hardware-at-ces-2025Read 15 October 2026Article of January 7, 2025 on HP's CES announcement of the new OMEN 16.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Page lists the exact SKU for sale. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock.

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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.

US1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Product color: Shadow black, black chrome logo. The family page also offers Ceramic White, which this SKU is not.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP files it under OMEN gaming laptops.

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

Clamshell1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Page lists form factor as standard laptop.

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)3Maker product pagehp.com/gb-en/shop/products/laptops/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0007na-bu3d5ea-abuRead 15 October 2026HP UK spec page for 16-ap0007na (same CPU, GPU and display, 24 GB RAM): 35.75 x 26.9 x 2.37 cm (front), 2.54 cm (rear). The US page gives 14.07 x 10.59 x 0.94 in front and 1 in rear, which matches.

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.

2.44kg(5.4 lb)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026US page states 5.4 lb. HP UK 16-ap0007na, same CPU, GPU and display, states 2.44 kg. The two agree (2.44 kg is 5.38 lb). HP's family page says 5.36 lb (2.43 kg). The metric value is stored.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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

Pixel density

188.7ppi=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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Display row: anti-glare, micro-edge.

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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-ap0000)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Display row: 60-240 Hz at WQXGA 2560x1600. Variable refresh is named on the family page and FreeSync on the UK spec page, see those sources.

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

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

FreeSync3Maker product pagehp.com/gb-en/shop/products/laptops/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0007na-bu3d5ea-abuRead 15 October 2026Special features: AMD FreeSync. The UK page is for 16-ap0007na. The US page does not list it.

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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 pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026500 nits in the display row. HP footnote says the figures are typical specifications from component makers.

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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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026100% sRGB in the display row. Coverage or volume is not stated.

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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

AMD Ryzen AI 9 3651Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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

AMD1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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-ap0000)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	4	Zen 5	2	5
Zen 5c	6	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 20264x Zen 5 and 6x Zen 5c, base 2 GHz each. Max boost up to 5 GHz (single core), Zen 5c up to 3.3 GHz. The 5 GHz is mapped to Zen 5 as for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 entries.

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.

204Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 202610 cores, 20 threads.

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

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

24MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. L2 is 10 MB and is not stored.

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.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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.

50TOPS2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor row: AMD Ryzen AI (50 NPU TOPS).

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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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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

AMD Radeon 880M1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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.

32GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 202632 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2 x 16 GB).

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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.

21Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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.

Slots1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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-ap0000)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots, both occupied by 16 GB modules (2 x 16 GB).

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.

32GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP's family page says up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2 x 16 GB). Retailers sell larger modules in these slots. HP states no higher 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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-ap0000)

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Expansion slots: 2 M.2 (SSD). One 1 TB drive is installed, so one slot is stored as free. Form factors and slot speeds are not stated by HP.

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-ap0000)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 10Gbps	1	Left	10	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	1	Not available	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	2	Not available	5	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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 20261 USB Type-A 10Gbps, 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone/microphone combo, 1 RJ-45, 1 AC smart pin. Gigabit Ethernet from the network row. Sides for USB-C, audio, HDMI, RJ-45 and the power jack are read from HP's product photos on this page. The USB-A sides are not stated, so they are left out. Peripheral output power is not stated.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026Footnote: the 100W/20V Type-C adapter or a power bank can be used for light loading tasks, so 100 W is stored as the USB-C charging input. System-off charging is only supported on a 20V Type-C adapter or power bank.

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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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 6E1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E includes the 6 GHz band, where regulation allows.

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

MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (2x2)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card.

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.

5.31Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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

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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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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.

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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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Security row: camera privacy 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.

21Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Audio row: dual 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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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.

21Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Camera row says dual array digital microphones, read as two 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.

83Wh1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 20266-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026230 W AC power 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.

Barrel1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP calls the connector an AC smart pin. It is HP's round smart plug, stored as barrel.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Fast charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes. UK footnote: system off, HP adapter provided.

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Cooling

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

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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

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TPM

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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.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 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-ap0000)

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Store page tags the SKU Copilot+ PC.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Store page lists ENERGY STAR for this SKU.

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EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Store page lists EPEAT Gold with Climate+.

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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.

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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.

Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026Footnote: use the power adapter that ships with the PC. The 100W/20V Type-C adapter is for light loading only.

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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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 20261-year limited hardware warranty and 1-year limited technical support.

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/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.html2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP family page for the 2025 OMEN 16 with AMD and NVIDIA.

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/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nr1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

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

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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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