MSI - Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Ryzen 9-8945HS with 16GB Memory-RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Black
MSI - Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Ryzen 9-8945HS with 16GB Memory-RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Black
Specifications
- Screen Size15.6 inchesScreen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)Touch ScreenNoRefresh Rate144HzProcessor ModelAMD Ryzen 9 8000 SeriesStorage TypeSSD
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: MSI
- Model Number: KATANAA15B8423
- Product Name: Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Ryzen 9-8945HS with 16GB Memory-RTX 4070-1TB SSD
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: AMD
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 8945HS
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: NVMe (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 5600 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 64 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 1
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 200 watts
- Battery Cells: 3-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 720p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.98 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14.13 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 10.2 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.96 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 824142353585
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- Windows 11 Home: Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
- 15.6" FHD display: MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.
- AMD Ryzen 9-8945HS PROCESSOR: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor is here. With a base clock of 4.0 GHz and boost clock of 5.3 GHz, up to 8 cores and 16 thread, for better multitasking works and running demanding games.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics: Backed by 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
- 16 GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 1TB solid-state drive (PCI-e): Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
Whats Included
- Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Ryzen 9-8945HS with 16GB Memory-RTX 4070-1TB SSD
Q: How much storage space does this MSI laptop offer?
A: This MSI Katana laptop has a 1TB solid-state drive.
Q: What is the screen size of this MSI laptop?
A: This MSI Katana laptop has a 15.6-inch screen.
Q: What is the processor speed of this MSI laptop?
A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor in this laptop has a base clock speed of 4.0 GHz and can boost up to 5.3 GHz.
Q: What kind of graphics card does this MSI laptop have?
A: This MSI Katana laptop is equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.
Q: Does this MSI gaming laptop come with Windows 11?
A: Yes, this MSI Katana gaming laptop comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.
Q: Does it have additional SSD slots?
A: The Katana 15 AI can support an additional M.2 drive, please reach out to MSI's support team to request for the upgrade bracket.
Q: how many hours does the battery last?
A: Depending on the usage and load, you can expect the Katana 15 A15B to last in the range of 4 - 8 hours.
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| Pros for MSI - Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Ryzen 9-8945HS with 16GB Memory-RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Black | |||
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| Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Design, Storage Capacity, Battery Life | Overall Performance, Portability, Speed, Noise Level, Heat Dissipation | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Portability, OLED Quality |
| Cons for MSI - Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Ryzen 9-8945HS with 16GB Memory-RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Black | |||
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Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the Katana 15's powerful performance and impressive graphics capabilities, frequently praising its ability to handle demanding games smoothly. While some users noted the fan noise during intense use and shorter battery life compared to other laptops, many appreciate the overall value considering its price point. The laptop's RAM is also a plus, with some users upgrading it for even better performance. However, the build quality is perceived by some as less premium than higher-priced competitors.
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ShahnawazS Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best laptop I've owned so far
Needed a new laptop and was looking all over the place. I then came across this laptop. And not only that I was able to get a really good financing deal and allowed me to get the laptop with zero issues. As for performance, I've yet to run into a game that makes this laptop struggle to run high settings at 60FPS with the exception of star citizen. Any other game will give you an easy 60FPS. Attached are photos of Helldivers 2 at ultra/high settings running at a consistent 60FPS with 1 or 2 frame variation. The speed of loading up basically everything is lightning speed and I'm rarely if ever waiting more than a couple seconds at most. Even for very intensive games like Star Citizen of which runs at a consistent 40-50 FPS depending on the area at medium settings. Transfer speeds have completed multi-GB files in seconds. 100GB downloads are done in 30 minutes at most with my home Gb internet. I've yet to run into thermal throttling as of yet. It does help that I have a laptop cooling pad I use, but of the times I haven't, throttling has yet to occur. That may happen as more dust and particulates accrue in and around the cooling system. But there's been no issues so far. The keyboard itself feels really nice to use and has a lot of really nice quality of life additions including the hot key "FN+F4" to disable the trackpad. A standalone AI button to I believe Microsoft's AI by default but can be changed to Chat GPT if it's relevant to you. My only complaint about this laptop are the home, end, page up, and page down buttons. They're located on num 1, 7, 3, and 9 respectively. For me personally it's a little inconvenient but that's such a minor problem it isn't that big of a deal.
V12Maniac Posted
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A little bit more memory would be nice
Works great I just wish it had a bit more memory. But it runs hard games really well I downloaded beam.ng drive with a whole bunch of mods and that rtx 4070 runs it like butter overall it’s a great computer and I really enjoy it and don’t have any complaints
John Posted