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General

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Series

Victus1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

15-fa2309TX, C25MSPA1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact Indian original factory C25MSPA / 15-fa2309TX, i7-13620H, RTX 5050 8 GB, 24 GB, 1 TB, IPS 144 Hz, Home and Mica silver. No suffix or different SKU revision is invented.

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

1994852244424Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Exact document specification row explicitly UPC 199485224442 for C25MSPA. It is a UPC, not the private serial number in a customer support post.

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

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Status

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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.

IN1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026The exact Indian C25MSPA retailer offer uses Indian pricing and is corroborated by the July exact-model in-stock report. Country is not inferred solely from page language.

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

Mica silver1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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

Gaming1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026The exact retailer identifies gaming use. The original guide identifies the selected RTX 5050 gaming system board. The old maker catalog now redirects to a generic listing, so an exact maker product URL is omitted. A standalone exact maker sheet was not found.

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

Clamshell2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete component views identify the ordinary hinged gaming 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.

Width357.9Depth255Thickness (max)23.5mm(14.1 × 10 × 0.9 in)2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 83 Table 10-1 gives closed body 357.9 x 255 x 23.5 mm, agreeing with the exact retailer metric figures. No separate minimum height stated.

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.

2.29kg(5 lb)4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Same exact C25MSPA published weight of 2.29 kg in the specification document.7Retailer pagecroma.com/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-intel-core-i7-13th-gen-gaming-laptop-24gb-1tb-ssd-windows-11-home-8gb-graphics-15-6-inch-144-hz-full-hd-ips-display-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-ms-office-home-2024-mica-silver-2-29-kg-/p/316561Read 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA published weight is 2.29 kg. This more specific factory-SKU claim replaces the generic family service-guide 2296 g. Published precision is preserved. This is not a new measured weighing, and no i5 review weight transfers.

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

Plastic7Retailer pagecroma.com/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-intel-core-i7-13th-gen-gaming-laptop-24gb-1tb-ssd-windows-11-home-8gb-graphics-15-6-inch-144-hz-full-hd-ips-display-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-ms-office-home-2024-mica-silver-2-29-kg-/p/316561Read 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA Body Material table explicitly states Recycled Plastic. Notebookcheck current 15-fa2xxx chassis review independently states all exterior surfaces are plastic. This is a case-material fact, not a transferred measurement.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-budget-gamer-for-1-200-HP-Victus-15-RTX-5050-laptop-review.1147790.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review of 15-fa2160ng states the 15-inch exterior surfaces are entirely plastic. Exact C25MSPA independently says plastic. Only the common case material is used across the different i5/512 GB board configuration.

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

Plastic7Retailer pagecroma.com/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-intel-core-i7-13th-gen-gaming-laptop-24gb-1tb-ssd-windows-11-home-8gb-graphics-15-6-inch-144-hz-full-hd-ips-display-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-ms-office-home-2024-mica-silver-2-29-kg-/p/316561Read 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA Body Material table explicitly states Recycled Plastic. The matching 15-fa2xxx case family is independently described as entirely plastic in the current review.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-budget-gamer-for-1-200-HP-Victus-15-RTX-5050-laptop-review.1147790.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The same 15-fa2xxx review states all case surfaces are plastic. No numeric mass or thermal result is inherited. Exact retailer C25MSPA body-material statement corroborates.

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

135°2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 22 lists the shared display hinges and brackets, including left and right hinges, as N13329-001. The manual explicitly covers 15-fa2xxx and maps the selected i7-13620H/RTX 5050 board. The approximate angle comes from the review of the same common assembly.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-budget-gamer-for-1-200-HP-Victus-15-RTX-5050-laptop-review.1147790.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case section gives a maximum opening angle of around 135 degrees for the current 15-fa2160ng Mica Silver chassis. The exact family guide lists one shared hinge/bracket kit N13329-001 for 15-fa2xxx/15-fa3xxx. This is an approximate physical hinge observation on that common assembly, not a transferred CPU/display measurement.9Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103234849Read 7 October 2026Maker identifies the comparison 15-fa2160ng C2AJ3EA as Mica Silver, within the same 15-fa2xxx family. It differs in CPU, storage and keyboard lighting, which are not inherited. The selected family guide supplies the common hinge assembly scope.

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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.

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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

1920 × 1080px1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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

141.2ppi=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.

IPS1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

Matte1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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Touchscreen

No1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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 Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1080	144

Source1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

300nits4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Public original C25MSPA / 15-fa2309TX Specifications table explicitly 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits. Full matching i7-13620H, RTX 5050 8 GB, 24 GB/1 TB configuration. Published ordinary display claim with typical component-performance disclaimer, not HDR or outdoor maximum. Only original document text used. Scribd AI-generated title/description and Common questions excluded. Original issuer not independently verified. Source retained as a specification database.

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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.

62.5%1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact 62.5% sRGB claim, not converted from the guide 45% NTSC. No measurement method is supplied.4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Same exact original display table explicitly 62.5% sRGB. Published gamut percentage, measurement method and coverage-versus-volume label not provided. Preserved as claimed gamut, not a reviewer measurement. AI wrapper and different 15-fa2160ng Austrian CPU/storage preset excluded. Original issuer not independently verified. Source retained as a specification database.

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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 i7-13620H1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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

Intel3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 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 Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	4.9
Efficiency	4	3.6

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact i7-13620H Intel ARK states six P and four E cores, with 4.9 and 3.6 GHz maximum clocks. Base clocks are not published on the current page and are omitted. Generic 45/115 W processor powers are not laptop 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.

163Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 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

4.9GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

24MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202624 MB Intel Smart Cache, separate from other caches.

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.

10nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel ARK lists the lithography of the i7-13620H as Intel 7. Stored as 10 by the field rule, like the other Intel 7 parts in the catalog.

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.

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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.

Yes1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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 5050 Laptop GPU1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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

NVIDIA1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

8GB1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

Optimus2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 graphics table explicitly supports ordinary NVIDIA Optimus. Advanced Optimus and a hardware MUX are not established.

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 UHD Graphics3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact processor UHD Graphics, matching the selected hybrid graphics hardware.

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.

24GB1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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

DDR51Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

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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.

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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.

Slots2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026The guide establishes two replaceable SO-DIMM sockets. Its older up-to-16-GB headline is inconsistent with the actual 24 GB SKU and its own 24 GB spare module. Current maker family specification explicitly gives a published maximum of 24 GB. Third-party higher upgrade figures are not substituted.

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 Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)

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

Source1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact layout is one 24 GB module and two user-accessible connectors. The original guide independently identifies two SO-DIMM connectors and a 24 GB DDR5 module spare part on printed page 40. Active channels are not inferred from one DDR5 module.

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.

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

24GB11Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/in-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Current official 15-fa2000 family specification explicitly says Maximum memory 24 GB and two accessible SO-DIMM slots. This is the maker published supported maximum, not an electrical limit or a calculated total. It replaces the obsolete guide headline of 16 GB as maximum evidence. Retailer 32 GB upgrade claims are not used. Access: fresh public search index provided the full named table, while direct reader returned 403. No bypass.18Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/za-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Publicly indexed complete English global family document with the same HP document ID as the Indian URL. It explicitly lists maximum memory 24 GB and two accessible SO-DIMMs. Country/configuration caveats are preserved. No regional price or sales option is imported.

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.

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

1TB1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Original 1 TB is represented as nominal decimal 1000 GB. Installed PCIe generation is separately supported by the current maker family 1 TB option and exact SKU corroboration.

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 SSD1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

411Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/in-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Current maker family storage table gives only one 1 TB option: PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Exact C25MSPA has that 1 TB NVMe option, and an exact SKU retailer independently names Gen4. This is the published installed-drive generation, not a measured SSD speed or guessed supplier model. Access: full current indexed maker table read, direct reader 403.13Retailer pagetranza.com/notebook-gamer-hp-victus-15-intel-core-i7-13620h-rtx-5050-15-fa2309txRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-fa2309tx C25MSPA#ACJ entry explicitly states 1 TB NVMe SSD Gen4. Other incorrect copied radio or RAM-maximum statements are not used. Current maker family offers only Gen4 at 1 TB. Access is limited to the fresh indexed exact-model statement. The direct reader and plain HTTP body returned 403, which was not bypassed.18Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/za-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Same global family table lists only PCIe Gen4 x4 at 1 TB. Exact C25MSPA Gen4 is independently corroborated by the SKU retailer. This does not identify SSD supplier or measured speed.

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 Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)

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

Source2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly maps i7-13620H with RTX 5050 and no card reader to P38351-601. The guide primary-SSD description and old generic diagram support an occupied M.2 2280 NVMe drive but do not establish the full board connector count. Exact board photo independently shows SSD-1 and SSD-2 plus separate WLAN. Second slot form factor, lane count and per-slot maximum remain unproved and are omitted.11Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/in-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026The current maker family table explicitly lists dual storage as two 512 GB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 drives. That establishes family NVMe capability, while the exact selected board photo proves two physical SSD connectors for this i7/RTX 5050 board. No supported length or lane count is transferred from the different i5 review.12Retailer pagesuperparts.es/placas-base2/placa-base-portatil-hp-i7-13620-rtx-5050-8gb-p38351-601Read 7 October 2026Original HP spare P38351-601 photograph, linked large image https://superparts.es/201752-large_default/placa-base-portatil-hp-i7-13620-rtx-5050-8gb-p38351-601.jpg. The HP spare label and PCB labels SSD-1, SSD-2 and WLAN were visually read. There are two SSD sockets and a separate wireless socket. The exact board mapping comes from the maker guide. Stock photo supports count and roles, not observed occupancy of a shipped unit. Exact C25MSPA one 1 TB drive supplies one occupied plus one empty storage connector.18Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/za-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Same family table offers dual 512 GB NVMe drives. The exact non-PRC i7-13620H/RTX 5050 replacement board proves two storage connectors independently. No second-slot length or lane count is inferred.

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

AHP Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.4a / USB Power Delivery 3.1	1	Right	5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 2 and 5 to 7 explicitly give USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Gen 1 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4a and locate all connectors. Exact C25MSPA public sheet adds a USB Power Delivery 3.1 protocol claim. This does not establish laptop charging-input watts or peripheral output power.4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Exact C25MSPA table explicitly gives USB Power Delivery 3.1 on its USB-C port. This protocol wording is added to the port version text. Input watts remain unknown.

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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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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 GHz14Maker spec sheet (PDF)h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 7 October 2026HP QuickSpecs c09053765, version 7, 6 March 2026, printed page 24 contains the component-specific Realtek RTL8852BE-VT Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.4 table. It explicitly lists 2.402 to 2.482 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. The selected Victus module is independently mapped to exactly 8852BE-VT by its own service guide. Only radio-band hardware of that component is used, not the HP255R laptop hardware. Country channel restrictions can apply.15Spec databaseoemdrivers.com/network-realtek-8852be-vtRead 7 October 2026The component-specific 8852BE-VT page independently lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Its generic Bluetooth 5.0 line is not used over the exact Victus maker 5.4 statement. The bands are also explicitly present in the manufacturer component table.

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

Realtek 8852BE-VT2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original page 2 maps Realtek Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.4 uniquely to 8852BE-VT, matching the selected exact radio row. Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2 alternative excluded.

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.

5.41Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

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

English16Retailer pageglobal.microless.com/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-gaming-laptop-15-6-fhd-ips-144hz-display-intel-core-i7-13620h-24gb-ram-1tb-ssd-geforce-rtx-5050-8gb-gpu-english-backlit-keyboard-win11-home-silver-c25mspaRead 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA/15-fa2309TX retailer title explicitly names English Backlit Keyboard with i7-13620H, 24 GB, 1 TB and RTX 5050 8 GB. Only English is stored. No US ANSI or key-count assumption is made and no additional sales market is inferred.

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Key switches

Scissor4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026The original exact C25MSPA specification Sustainability row explicitly says keyboard keycaps and scissors contain post-consumer recycled plastic. The actual document table, not platform AI questions, identifies a scissor mechanism. Direct HP original-sheet authorship is not independently established, so this remains a public third-party specification document.

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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 zones1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact selected keyboard explicitly has one-zone RGB lighting. The scissor mechanism is separately established by the actual exact C25MSPA document sustainability row.

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.

Yes1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original guide complete keyboard and pointing-device inventory shows the keyboard and touchpad, with no pointing stick. The matching exact product photo agrees.

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Touchpad size

Width125Height80mm(4.9 × 3.1 in)2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 17 lists one Mica Silver touchpad N13310-001 and common touchpad cable N13312-001. CPU/graphics boards are separately enumerated, including the selected i7-13620H/RTX 5050 board P38351-601. This establishes shared component scope for physical dimensions only.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-budget-gamer-for-1-200-HP-Victus-15-RTX-5050-laptop-review.1147790.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices section states the Mica Silver touchpad surface is 12.5 x 8 cm, converted to 125 x 80 mm. The maker family guide lists a single Mica Silver touchpad N13310-001, separately from CPU/SSD boards. Only dimensions of that shared component are transferred, not keyboard travel or any performance result.9Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103234849Read 7 October 2026Maker comparison-unit page explicitly identifies 15-fa2160ng as Mica Silver. The family guide has one Mica Silver touchpad part N13310-001. This is a physical common-part comparison, not an assumption that the different CPU and storage configurations share numeric benchmark results.

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.

Mechanical2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 explicitly calls the device a Clickpad with image sensor. Current review independently describes physical click surfaces.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-budget-gamer-for-1-200-HP-Victus-15-RTX-5050-laptop-review.1147790.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The current 15-fa2xxx review describes rattling click surfaces. Maker guide explicitly calls the model-family device a Clickpad with image sensor. This is a mechanical clickpad, not a haptic Force Touch device.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p HD1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

21Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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 Boost1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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.

21Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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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.

70Wh1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact configured four-cell 70 Wh battery. The family 52.5 Wh option is excluded.

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.

200W1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact configured 200 W Smart AC adapter. The original guide also lists 200 W. A heat-sink spare-part label of 60 W is not a CPU or combined power limit.

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.

Barrel2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 200 W Smart AC adapter row explicitly 4.5-mm barrel, with separate left power connector. Optional USB-C input is not a supplied-adapter substitute.

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.

30min4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Exact C25MSPA Battery recharge time row explicitly says approximately 50 percent in 30 minutes. The selected 200 W adapter is separately listed. Current maker family fast-charge policy corroborates the claim and its power-off condition.7Retailer pagecroma.com/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-intel-core-i7-13th-gen-gaming-laptop-24gb-1tb-ssd-windows-11-home-8gb-graphics-15-6-inch-144-hz-full-hd-ips-display-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-ms-office-home-2024-mica-silver-2-29-kg-/p/316561Read 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA Battery Charge Time table states approximately 50 percent in 30 minutes. The current maker family specification states fast-charge support with the system off. Maker Fast Charge documentation explicitly defines the initial interval as 0 to 50 percent. This is a claim, not a reviewer measurement.11Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/in-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Current maker family specification states fast battery charging, 50 percent charged in 30 minutes, system off. Charging returns to normal after 50 percent. Time can vary by plus or minus 10 percent. Exact C25MSPA selected package uses the published 200 W adapter. The exact SKU public sheet and multiple retailers agree on approximately 30 minutes.17Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/laptops/maintenance/how-long-should-i-charge-hp-laptop-battery.htmlRead 7 October 2026HP Fast Charge section explicitly defines the charge interval as 0 to 50 percent in about 30 minutes. Used only to clarify the named Fast Charge claim in the exact SKU and maker family documents. Generic full-charge estimates are not applied to this laptop.18Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/za-en/document/ish_11685781-11685825-16Read 7 October 2026Same named family fast-charge policy explicitly says 50 percent in 30 minutes with the system off, normal speed after 50 percent and plus or minus 10 percent tolerance. Exact C25MSPA document states approximately 50 percent in 30 minutes with the selected 200 W adapter.

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Cooling

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

22Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete printed page 16 parts figure and page 52 fan-removal diagram were rendered and inspected, two physical fans within one assembly.

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

None10Retailer pagepaklap.pk/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-core-i7-rtx-5050-gaming-laptop-pakistan.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-fa2309TX specification table explicitly says Fingerprint Reader No. Maker keyboard and security inventory contains no fingerprint component, and other exact-model retailers independently corroborate the absence.

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TPM

2.02Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original product table explicitly TPM 2.0. Exact SKU retailer states firmware TPM. Only version is stored.

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.

No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original guide complete exterior component inventories and views show all sides and no security-lock attachment slot. This does not describe software security or the separate firmware TPM.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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

Windows1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 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 Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)

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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

Yes1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact retailer states ENERGY STAR certification, corroborated by the public exact SKU specification document. Regional EPEAT registration is not copied.

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

Laptop, Power adapter, Warranty card5Retailer pagebajajfinserv.in/bmall/hp-victus-intel-core-i7-24-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-win-11-15-6-inch-laptop-silver-lfr-15-fa2309tx-c25mspa/p/29185Read 7 October 2026Exact model In The Box explicitly lists one laptop unit, one power adapter and one warranty card, agreeing with Croma. Copied CPU clock 3.20 GHz and battery chemistry shorthand are not used.7Retailer pagecroma.com/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-intel-core-i7-13th-gen-gaming-laptop-24gb-1tb-ssd-windows-11-home-8gb-graphics-15-6-inch-144-hz-full-hd-ips-display-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-ms-office-home-2024-mica-silver-2-29-kg-/p/316561Read 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA table lists one laptop, one charger and one warranty card. Quantity formatting is normalized. The original Laptop U entry names one laptop unit. No extra accessories from another model are inherited.

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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.

Yes5Retailer pagebajajfinserv.in/bmall/hp-victus-intel-core-i7-24-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-win-11-15-6-inch-laptop-silver-lfr-15-fa2309tx-c25mspa/p/29185Read 7 October 2026Exact C25MSPA retailer box table explicitly lists a power adapter with the laptop and warranty card. Its copied CPU clock and other generic cells are not used. Adapter rating comes separately from the exact matching specification row.

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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.

1year1Retailer pagelogtech.in/product/hp-victus-15-fa2309tx-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact retailer states one-year parts and labour. Its onsite claim conflicts with an exact public document 1/1/0 term, so only the shared one-year period is retained.

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

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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.scribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TX4Spec databasescribd.com/document/894423612/C25MSPA-15-FA2309TXRead 8 October 2026Public four-page exact C25MSPA document preview on Scribd was opened and read. Its uploader is third-party and direct HP authorship is not independently established, so it is not marked manufacturer_pdf. Only the document specifications are used, not platform AI-enhanced metadata or generated questions. No protected PDF download attempted.

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_11551870_en-US-1.pdf2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11551870_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP KAAS guide P20106-003, third edition July 2026, first edition December 2024, 98 pages, models 15-fa2xxx/15-fa3xxx. All hardware tables and complete parts drawings read. Printed page 18 identifies the i7-13620H/RTX 5050 board P38351-601.

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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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