MSI · Computing
MSI Katana 15 HX (B14W)
Averages 8 out of ten across 3 published outlet scores. bitcritiq has not used this product, and this page carries no score of ours.
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What each outlet scored it
| Outlet | Score | Out of ten |
|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware | 4 / 5 | 8 |
| PCMag | 4 / 5 | 8 |
| Tom's Guide | 4 / 5 | 8 |
Star ratings are doubled to reach a ten-point scale; outlets already scoring out of ten are unchanged. The average above is the mean of this column.
Who it suits
Best on a budget
The one laptop all three roundups pick: Tom's Hardware's best budget model, PCMag's best for most people and Tom's Guide's best for value. PCMag says its RTX 5050 stands up to demanding games with DLSS 4.
Where it falls down. All three reviews mark down its display as dim or not bright enough. PCMag adds that 512GB of storage is tight, and Tom's Hardware that the keyboard gets hot.
Specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-14650HX (Core i9-14900HX in some configurations)
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5050 to RTX 5070
- Display
- 15.6in, FHD 144Hz or QHD 165Hz depending on configuration
Where this sits against the alternatives
This product is one of the picks on Razer Blade 16 Tops Gaming Laptop Reviews, by Half a Point, which compares it against the others that cleared the same three-outlet bar.
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