Full Specifications
| GPU | RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 · 115W maximum graphics power |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX · 24 cores · up to 5.8GHz |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-5600 · upgradeable |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
| Display | 15.6" 2560×1440 QHD IPS 165Hz · 100% DCI-P3 typical |
| Weight | 2.4kg |
| Battery | 75Wh |
| Price | Check current seller and checkout price |
Score Breakdown
Gaming Performance
RTX 5070 vs RTX 5060 — Is It Worth the Jump?
The Katana 15 HX moves up to a 115W RTX 5070 and offers an optional 2560×1440 panel, while the Gigabyte Gaming A16 sits in the RTX 5060 tier. The practical value gap depends on the exact game, settings, seller, and current prices; a universal percentage uplift is not claimed without a matching test protocol.
Display — QHD+ Resolution, Average Brightness
The optional 2560×1440 QHD 165Hz IPS panel is the right resolution class for the RTX 5070. MSI specifies 100% DCI-P3 typical coverage for this panel; brightness varies by regional SKU and is not stated on the global specification page.
Thermals
MSI uses a dual-fan cooling system for this RTX 5070 and i9-14900HX configuration. The temperature and fan-noise figures below are sourced from published testing of a comparable unit and are not FRAMELIMIT measurements. Behavior can change with firmware, mode, and ambient temperature.
Battery & Build
The Katana uses a 75Wh battery. The chassis is plastic and weighs about 2.4kg, so it is movable but not a thin-and-light design. Ports include three USB-A connections, USB-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, and a headphone jack; there is no card reader.
- RTX 5070 + i9-14900HX — best CPU/GPU combo at 15" $1,750
- QHD+ 165Hz — right resolution for the GPU
- 32GB RAM standard
- DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen support
- Solid build, RGB keyboard, competitive price
- Plastic chassis and loud performance mode
- No Thunderbolt or card reader
- CPU runs hot (91°C under load)
- No SD card reader
Compare the B14WGK power specification in the RTX 50 Laptop TGP Database and inspect its exact sourced game rows in the DLSS and Frame Generation benchmark database.