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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

MSIGaming laptop

Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Released June 2025.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Review published September 29, 2025 of the B14W with RTX 5070. The B14WGK models were on sale by mid 2025. The month is approximate. Last checked 13 October 2026.

Screen size
15.6in
Processor
Intel Core i7-14650HX
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Weight (published)
2.4kg

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At a glance

Ports

  • 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • DC in
  • USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

Series
Katana1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet header: Katana 15 HX B14W.
Model numbers
B14WGK-293US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet header: KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-293US.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026US sheet in the specSheet/us folder. The model suffix US is the United States model.
Colours
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026MSI sells the Katana series as gaming laptops. The sheet names Gaming Keyboard and Full Power CPU and GPU.
Form factor
Clamshell5Retailer pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wgk-283-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Product photo shows a standard clamshell laptop.

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width358.9Depth261.9Thickness (max)25.5mm(14.1 × 10.3 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 202614.13 in x 10.31 in converted to mm. The height is cut off on the sheet.3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review lists 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm. The 25.5 mm height is stored as thickness.
Weight (published)
2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20265.29 lbs with battery. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 kg. Reviews list 2.4 kg and 2.1 kg for other variants.
Lid material
Plastic3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review of the B14WFK with the same chassis: hard plastic casing. Lid and base are not named separately.
Bottom material
Plastic3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review of the B14WFK with the same chassis: hard plastic casing. Lid and base are not named separately.
Max hinge angle
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available

Display

Screen size
15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Pixel density
188.3ppi
Panel type
IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026IPS-Level.
Backlight
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
25601440165
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026165Hz Refresh Rate at 2560x1440.
Max refresh rate
165Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026100% DCI-P3 (Typical).
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

Processor
Intel Core i7-14650HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Processor brand
Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Core configuration
Core typeCountBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Performance82.25.2
Efficiency81.63.7
Source2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20268 P-cores 2.2/5.2 GHz and 8 E-cores 1.6/3.7 GHz. Generic base 55 W and turbo 157 W are not the laptop limits.
CPU cores
16
Cores labelled performance
8
Cores labelled efficiency
8
Threads
241Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Max boost clock
5.2GHz
L3 cache
30MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache.
Process
Not available
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
NPU performance
Not available

Graphics

Discrete GPU
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
GPU brand
NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
VRAM
8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Max GPU power (TGP)
115W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. May vary by scenario.
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
2,347MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to Boost Clock 2347MHz. May vary by scenario.
GPU switching
Not available
Integrated GPU
Intel UHD Graphics2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors, 16 execution units.

Memory

Installed RAM
16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20268GB*2 DDR5.
RAM type
DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
RAM speed
Not available
Memory channels
Not available
RAM upgrade
Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Memory slots
SlotCountOccupiedModule size (GB)
SO-DIMM2Yes8
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20262 slots, up to DDR5-5600, max 96GB. Both slots hold one 8GB module.
RAM slots
2
Free RAM slots
0
Maximum supported RAM
96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Memory Slot and Max Capacity: up to DDR5-5600, 2 slots, max 96GB.

Storage

Installed storage
1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.
Storage type
NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Storage slots
Form factorInterfacePCIe generationCountOccupied
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe41Yes
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4). The installed drive uses it. Slot length is not stated, so 2280 is the common size.
M.2 slots
1
Free storage slots
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
4

Ports

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)DP Alt Mode
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 22Left10Not available
DC inNot available1LeftNot availableNot available
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 21Right10Yes
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 21Right10Not available
HDMIHDMI 2.11RightNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available1Right1Not available
3.5 mm audioNot available1RightNot availableNot available
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20263x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60Hz / 4K at 120Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack. Sides from the reviews. The Type-C charging wattage is not stated.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Right side: RJ45 1 GbE, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3.5 mm combo jack. Left side: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. The CGMagazine review of the B14WFK agrees.
USB-C ports
1
Thunderbolt
Not available
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
Ethernet speed
1Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Wi-Fi module
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.
Bluetooth
5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 on the maker sheet. One review lists 5.3. The maker value is stored.
Cellular
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
Not available
Key switches
Not available
Keyboard backlight
RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20264-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key, 99 keys.
Numpad
Yes5Retailer pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wgk-283-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026MSI Malaysia store photo of the Katana 15 HX B14W shows a numeric keypad. The maker sheet lists 99 keys.
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Not available

Camera and audio

Webcam
720p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026HD type (30fps@720p).
IR face login
No4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026No facial recognition. The reviewed unit was the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 version.
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Total speaker power
4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20262x 2W audio speaker. Total is the sum of the two stated speakers.
Audio features
Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Microphones
24Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Two microphones, no noise cancellation.

Battery and power

Battery energy
75Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20264-Cell 75 Whrs.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Adapter rated output
240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Adapter 240W.
Laptop charging connector
Barrel3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Left side holds a barrel-plug power connector.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available

Cooling

Fans
24Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Cooler Boost 5 with 2 turbine fans and 5 copper heat pipes. The reviewed unit was the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 version of the same chassis.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Power modes
Not available

Security

Fingerprint
Not available
TPM
2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.
Remote management
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available

Software

Operating system
Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
OS family
Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Security updates until
Not available

Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per mode
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Top surface under load
Not available
Bottom surface under load
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available

Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per test
Not available
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
Video runtime
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Certifications

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Intel Evo
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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In the box
Not available
Power adapter included
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261 years limited warranty.
Warranty service
Not available

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