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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 108 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Top-notch GPU and CPU performance

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The MSI Katana 15 Gaming Laptop with Ryzen 9 (Mine come with the 8945HS) CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB Memory, and 1TB SSD delivers a powerful performance that's hard to beat at this price point. With a top-tier CPU and GPU combo, it's a solid choice for gamers and content creators alike. However, it's important to note that some compromises have been made to keep the cost down. The display quality may not be the best, lacking the vibrancy and sharpness found in higher-end models. Additionally, the battery capacity is on the smaller side, meaning you'll need to keep your power adapter handy for extended gaming sessions or productivity tasks on the go. The build quality also reflects the budget-conscious nature of the laptop, with a plastic case that feels less premium compared to more expensive alternatives. Despite this, the trackpad remains surprisingly precise and responsive, though it's on the smaller side. In summary, if your priorities lie primarily with top-notch GPU and CPU performance, and you're willing to overlook some compromises in display quality, battery life, and build materials, then the MSI Katana 15 could be the perfect fit for your needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MSIcomputer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had this for a few years. Works really well love that i can game on the go when out of town working!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best value for your money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first gaming laptop and I'm super impressed. Very snappy performance. It was easy to upgrade the RAM for 32GB and now it's perfect. In terms of value I can't find a better deal. If the graphics were any better I'd be paying twice as much and does anyone really need to spend $3000 on a gaming system? Overall I'm really happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Processor speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Loud fan, but lots of ports!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would give this an excellent rating if the fan wasn’t so loud. Other than that, it’s fast, I love the graphics, and the price point. Best part is all of the extra ports.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    All together good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So i bought this laptop little over a year ago and its still holding up.Havent really pushed the graphics card too much,but recently i have and figured out that it only has 8gb of dedicated memory in gpu.most Rtx 4070 cards have more than 8gb so i was bummed when i figured this out.over all though its a good laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MSI Laptop Review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved the way the laptop looks it has such a pleasing design. It always runs flawlessly in my opinion there are some minor speed bumps but with some research I figured it out quite easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I bought a gaming laptop to do graphics work on

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it! It is fast, I haven't used it for gaming but I wanted it for graphics programs and so far it is perfect! I'm not good at writing reviews, suffice it to say, I am very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome gaming laptop, super fast, lost of space to download games, the graphics are the best!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works amazing, once optimized I was able to run apex at 300 fps and other games such as elden ring and other campaigns at 60+

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Gaming Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an awesome gaming laptop. Got it on sale for my son and he has been enjoying it to the fullest. Very good specs and picture/sound and gaming experience is pretty good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Favorite laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love this laptop, comfortable to use. decent battery life. very pleased with its performance

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming laptop for friend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works best does exactly how i though it would. Great gaming laptop for the on the go. It was for my friend he loved it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance
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    Heat dissipation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Computer. It runs slightly hot, and battery life is not the longest. besides that, good pc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Katana A15 Ai B8v

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great computer, runs great with any game and plenty of space for work and games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does its jobs with some issues

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not too bad of a laptop for its price point, but wishing the USB-C would be on the left side of the laptop not the right the operating system has its bugs and issues as per usual but overall it’s not too bad if you get it on open box

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of features for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast and reliable so far. Well built. Sleek design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what i wanted! Did not disappoint. Loads quickly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Mid-Range laptop at Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, this laptop is exactly what I was looking for. It helps me not only game in the highest setting in 1080p in games like God Of War Ragnarok but it also helps me get more done for other activities like my schoolwork.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mid

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    worked great and looked amazing however the quality of the laptop itself feels cheap and the fans are quite loud

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat dissipation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall very solid, the hardware runs nicely and the only issues I had regarding heat is when it was sitting on my lap running very intensive apps, which would cause it to overheat and freeze up until the heat dissipated.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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