MSI

MSI Katana 17 HX B14W

Released Apr 29, 2025$1,299 launch priceLaptop

MSI's 17.3-inch gaming laptop, in the configuration described here, has a Core i7-14650HX, an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W), 16GB of DDR5, a 1TB SSD and a 1080p 144Hz screen, listed at $1,299. Other versions use a Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 5060 or 5050, or a 2560x1440 240Hz panel.

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Pros

RTX 5070 at 115W reached 119fps in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p Highest settings in review testing
75Wh battery lasted 6 hours 21 minutes in a Wi-Fi test mixing web browsing, light graphics work and video streaming at 150 nits
Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots support up to 96GB of memory, so RAM can be upgraded after purchase
Three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a USB-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, HDMI 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet
Full-size keyboard with a number pad, 1.7mm key travel and four-zone RGB lighting

Cons

Dim 1080p panel with muted colors: about 230 nits, 46.6% DCI-P3 and 65.7% sRGB coverage in review testing
Fans are loud under gaming load in review testing
720p webcam, with no fingerprint reader or IR camera
Only one M.2 SSD slot and no USB4 or Thunderbolt port

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance47.7

Display33

Battery42.5

Portability23

Full specifications

Everything we track for the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W

Display

Screen size: 17.3 ″
Panel type: IPS
Resolution: 1920x1080
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Peak brightness: 230 nits

Performance

Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W)
RAM: 16 GB
RAM type: DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage: 1,024 GB
Storage type: PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (single): 2,794Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,570Top 47%

Battery

Capacity: 75 Wh
Web browsing endurance: 6.4 h
Charging: 240 W

Design

Weight: 2.7 kg
Thickness: 27.8 mm
Material: Plastic

Connectivity

Ports: 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth: 5.3
Webcam: 720p HD
Biometrics: None

Software

Operating system: Windows 11 Home

Quick answers

Is the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W good in 2026?

The MSI Katana 17 HX B14W earns an Inno Score of 38.4/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. MSI's 17.3-inch gaming laptop, in the configuration described here, has a Core i7-14650HX, an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W), 16GB of DDR5, a 1TB SSD and a 1080p 144Hz screen, listed at $1,299. Other versions use a Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 5060 or 5050, or a 2560x1440 240Hz panel.

What are the key specs of the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W?

Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX · RAM: 16 GB · Screen size: 17.3 ″ · Weight: 2.7 kg

What are the closest alternatives to the MSI Katana 17 HX B14W?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Lecoo GT16, Chuwi NeoBook, HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.