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MSI Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050)

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050) is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with the Intel Core i5-14450HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB. The base configuration has 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD and it weighs 2.4 kg. MSI sells it in 2 configurations.

In short

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050) is a laptop from MSI, released April 2025. Its Comparezi Score is 33.2 out of 100, ranked #85 of 151 laptops. Key specifications: processor Intel Core i5-14450HX, graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB, RAM 16 GB. Among laptops here it fits best for long battery.

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Processor
Intel Core i5-14450HX
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB
RAM
16 GB
Display size
15.6"
Battery
75 Wh

Variants

Where to buy

No current price recorded from any seller in India.

Comparezi Score

How the 33.2 was computed

Methodology v2 →
FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
Battery 75 Wh
61%
12.2
Weight 2.4 kg
43%
8.5
CPU cores 10
30%
4.0
RAM 16 GB
14%
2.9
Refresh rate 144 Hz
35%
2.3
Storage 512 GB
14%
1.9
Graphics memory 8 GB
20%
1.3
NPU (AI) performance (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0
Peak brightness (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Laptops (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

  • 2 years warranty, longer than 79% of the 43 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • RAM can be upgraded later

Who should buy it

  • Best for Long battery · What matters most? (pick any) #28 of 170 laptops for this

Full specifications

Overview

Laptop type Gaming
Operating system Windows
OS edition Windows 11 Home
Model number Katana 15 HX B14WEK-104IN
Launched 2025-04

Performance

Processor Intel Core i5-14450HX
Processor brand Intel
CPU cores 10
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB
Dedicated graphics Yes
Graphics memory 8 GB

Memory and storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM type DDR5
RAM upgradeable Yes
Storage 512 GB
Storage type NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
Memory options 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Microsoft 365 Basic + Office Home 2024

Display

Display size 15.6"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display panel IPS
Refresh rate 144 Hz

Battery and build

Battery 75 Wh
Charger 240 W
Weight 2.4 kg
Thickness 25.5 mm
Backlit keyboard Yes
Colours Black

Connectivity and warranty

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Ports 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Warranty 2 years

About the Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050)

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050) is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with the Intel Core i5-14450HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB. The base configuration has 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD and it weighs 2.4 kg. MSI sells it in 2 configurations. It is one of 11 MSI laptops and 170 laptops compared on Comparezi.

MSI Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050) at a glance

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-14450HX
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
  • Display: 15.6-inch IPS display at 1920 x 1080, 144 Hz
  • Battery: 75 Wh
  • Weight: 2.4 kg
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home

Performance

It runs on the Intel Core i5-14450HX with 10 cores. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB, a dedicated GPU for games and video work.

Memory and storage

RAM: 16 GB DDR5, upgradeable. Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4. MSI sells these configurations: 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Microsoft 365 Basic + Office Home 2024. Each is priced separately below.

Display

The screen is a 15.6-inch IPS display at 1920 x 1080, 144 Hz.

Battery and build

Battery: 75 Wh, with a 240 W charger. Battery life depends on brightness and workload, so compare capacities rather than claimed hours. It weighs 2.4 kg and is 25.5 mm thick. The keyboard is backlit. Colours: Black.

Software, ports and warranty

It ships with Windows 11 Home. Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E. Ports: 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet. Warranty: 2 years, as stated by MSI.

How the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050) compares

Of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated weight, 20 are lighter and 2 are level with it. Of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated battery capacity, 17 have a bigger battery and 1 is level with it.

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Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Figures the brand does not state are left out rather than estimated. Prices on this page come from dated store checks, not from this text. See how Comparezi checks data.

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Questions

Katana 15 HX B14W (Intel Core i5-14450HX, RTX 5050) FAQs

Intel Core i5-14450HX (10 cores).

It has a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB), which is what games need.

16 GB DDR5 in the base configuration; MSI lists it as upgradeable.

75 Wh, charged with a 240 W adapter.

2.4 kg, as stated by MSI.

15.6-inch IPS display at 1920 x 1080, 144 Hz.

2 years, as stated by MSI.

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