Promo €1599 MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR 144Hz Black, multimedia gaming laptop PC to play recent games under RTX 5070 Blackwell Core i7-14650HX SSD 1 TB

Our opinion on the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR

In a large, comfortable format, the multimedia gaming laptop MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR runs recent games thanks to its latest generation GeForce RTX 5070 ray tracing graphics card. This GPU also accelerates processing like the Intel Core i7-14650HX Raptor Lake Refresh hybrid processor and the 16 GB of efficient RAM but also fast SSD storage with a high capacity of 1 TB. Equipped with a 17-inch Full HD IPS anti-reflective screen with a frequency of 144 Hz providing good fluidity, this versatile Windows 11 black laptop responsive targeting gamers and creators is also equipped with a backlit keyboard and Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet, 4 USB connectivity including 1 USB-C.

Features of the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR

The MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR faces the competition

The MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR is currently displayed in promotion at Boulanger and meeting very few competitors in its category where it is one of the only to adopt such a high-performance processor as well as the latest generation graphics card in addition to an SSD of such high capacity, all with Windows included in such a large format, but encounters cheaper competitors.
At this moment we could prefer the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-084FR more affordable.

If this laptop PC does not completely meet your needs, we invite you to consult our guides Cheap laptop And Student laptopyou will find other similar laptops that can be good alternatives to MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR.

Chassis, connectors, screen of the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR

Cooled by 2 fans, 5 heat pipes and the comfortable ventilation grilles of Cooler Boost 5 technology, this versatile laptop designed for gaming and creating takes on a gamer look with its angular black design.

This multimedia gaming laptop PC offers good connectivity with its 4 USBs including 1 USB-C, all fast, practical for connecting various peripherals, its Ethernet and audio ports, its Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E ax modules for communicating and connecting remotely wirelessly without forgetting its HDMI video output thanks to which it can easily be connected to a TV or a monitor in particular.

The chiclet keyboard obviously has a backlighting system. In the dark, you can activate it to better discern the keys.

To appeal to gamers, the screen is adorned with a refresh rate of 144Hz because it provides greater fluidity in everyday life, including gaming, than the standard 60Hz.
Both the horizontal and vertical viewing angles of the Full HD screen, suitable for videos due to its 16:9 format, are due to its IPS technology. It’s a shame that this one isn’t high-end: you have to settle for average colorimetry here.
As the screen has an anti-reflective treatment, it ensures better visibility in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors) than a shiny panel.
This configuration is therefore satisfied with basic characteristics for a 17-inch gaming screen.

Performance, autonomy of the MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR

The MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-013FR is aimed at those who want to equip themselves with a versatile 17-inch multimedia laptop that performs well for gaming and creating with a recent graphics card.

In fact, it features the GeForce RTX 5070 ray tracing, a dedicated high-end NVIDIA graphics card. Blackwell latest generation thanks to which gamers can play their favorite games, including the latest and demanding 3D resources.
And all the more so since the TDP of the GeForce RTX 5070 is not restricted – it can therefore deliver its full potential. But also that playing in Full HD requires less graphics calculations than in High Definition (eg: 2.5K) and guarantees a high number of fps.

Creators will also be delighted with the GeForce RTX 5070 since it provides graphics acceleration of multimedia processing in applications using GPU computing power, such as the Adobe suite, VSDC or Vegas.

Concretely, the GeForce RTX 5070 is used by NVIDIA Optimus technology to carry out graphics processing deemed too heavy for the Iris Xe graphics module directly housed in the processor.

Whether with the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Iris Xe, watching HD photos and videos is obviously possible.
Despite its much lower performance, the Iris Xe is favored as much as possible by Optimus to offer the best possible autonomy which is around 5 hours of battery operation in light use.

Depending on the tasks, Optimus automatically switches in real time between the Iris Xe and the GeForce RTX 5070.

The heart of this computer, which delivers solid general performance, supports the GeForce RTX 5070 well in its tasks.
Because it consists of 16 GB of RAM and a high-end Intel Core i7-14650HX processor Raptor Lake Refresh which houses 16 hybrid cores in addition to the Iris Xe.

The Core i7-14650HX deploys its full capabilities in processor-intensive areas taking advantage of multi-core. Compared to a classic Quad/Hexa/Octo Core, you can clearly feel the difference in work such as 3D rendering, video editing or photo editing.

Creative people will appreciate it, especially as they will be able to peacefully store their creations in addition to multiple diverse and varied files, games and applications on the silent, energy-efficient and very fast SSD storage with a high capacity of 1000 GB.
It’s a shame, however, to note the absence of an M.2 slot available, a scalable parameter expected under a 17 inch.

In any case, the SSD obviously contributes to this versatile laptop being very fluid and responsive on a daily basis to quickly reach online game cards or even launch games/software, perform processing or even start/stop quickly.

Finally, this versatile multimedia gaming laptop PC heats up significantly while being noisy when pushed hard (e.g. games, processing).
To limit its temperatures we can couple it with a ventilated support (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).