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title: "msi Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Home: Black B14WGK-016US"
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# Intel Core i9-14900HX 24-core power NVIDIA RTX 5070 with ray tracing & DLSS 4 15.6” QHD+ 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 display msi Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Home: Black B14WGK-016US

**Brand:** msi
**Price:** ₱208756
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Power Meets Precision: Game Like a Pro, Look Like a Legend 🎮

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** msi Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Home: Black B14WGK-016US by msi
- **How much does it cost?** ₱208756 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- msi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted msi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Advanced Cooling Tech:** Cooler Boost 5’s dual fans and 5-heat-pipe design keep your rig chill during marathon sessions.
- • **Elite 24-Core Performance:** Dominate AAA titles and multitask effortlessly with Intel’s latest i9 HX powerhouse.
- • **Ultra-Smooth QHD+ Display:** 165Hz refresh rate with vibrant 100% DCI-P3 colors for razor-sharp visuals and zero motion blur.
- • **Next-Gen RTX 5070 Graphics:** Experience cinematic ray tracing and AI-enhanced gameplay at ultra-high FPS.
- • **Custom RGB & Pro Connectivity:** 4-zone RGB keyboard with highlighted WASD + USB-C Gen 2, HDMI 8K, Wi-Fi 6E for a fully loaded setup.

## Overview

The MSI Katana 15 HX is a high-performance 15.6” gaming laptop featuring the cutting-edge Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. Its QHD+ 165Hz display delivers ultra-clear, vibrant visuals with 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy. Designed for sustained peak performance, Cooler Boost 5 thermal technology ensures stable frame rates during intense gaming. The customizable 4-zone RGB keyboard and comprehensive port selection, including USB-C Gen 2 and HDMI 8K, make it a versatile powerhouse for serious gamers and multitaskers alike.

## Description

Step up your game with the MSI Katana 15 HX, built for players who want faster performance, sharper visuals, and smoother motion. Powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX and the GeForce RTX 5070 with NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, this laptop pushes high FPS, faster ray-traced effects, and AI-enhanced responsiveness for modern AAA titles. The QHD 165Hz display delivers a competitive edge—motion stays crisp during fast scenes, fine details stay clear, and 100% DCI-P3 color brings game worlds to life with greater depth and accuracy. Cooler Boost 5 keeps everything running at full strength with a dual-fan, shared-pipe thermal design for long, intensive sessions. A 4-zone RGB keyboard with highlighted WASD keys keeps controls precise, while USB-C Gen 2, HDMI up to 8K, Wi-Fi 6E, Hi-Res Audio, and multiple USB-A ports ensure your setup stays flexible and responsive. With MSI AI Engine and Copilot support, the system adapts intelligently to keep your gameplay smooth and optimized.

Review: Excellent gaming laptop - I wanted a new laptop for personal use as well as mostly moderate gaming, and this laptop is great for all my purposes (i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage). I consider the price I paid ($1746) reasonable compared with similar laptops, but it does go on sale sometimes. The laptop is a little on the heavy and slightly bulky side for casual use, but I wouldn’t have minded if it was even bigger than it is if that meant better cooling, less cost, etc. It really not too bulky for a gaming laptop. Size aside, it looks great. Stylish and sleek, and the customizable and dimmable keyboard backlighting is a nice touch. I like the keyboard layout for typing as well as gaming, I find it to be very functional. The number pad is small but usable. The function keys are well thought out (function keys for screen brightness, keyboard backlighting brightness, enable/disable touchpad, mute mic, etc.), which I find to be rare with laptops. There’s a light for function lock and mic muting. WASD are a different color for gaming. The laptop runs Windows 11 well and seems very fast and powerful (although I haven’t done anything yet to truly push its limits). The BIOS is pretty reasonable, based on my experience (IT professional). The MSI app with designated function key lets you quickly change the power mode for your purposes, although my limited experience with the AI mode has not been great so far (it throttled the power down when I needed it, reasons unknown, and it turned off the keyboard backlighting at night). I’ve only played a few games on it so far, but it handles Fortnite like a champ without needing its full capabilities (power setting on “balanced” works perfectly). I haven’t run into any major issues with other programs or OS yet. Worth noting, the laptop does not always shut down properly. I’ve had to disable sleep and hibernation in Windows, as the laptop frequently does not resume from those states gracefully. Sometimes the laptop does not shut down completely at all, and the Embedded Controller keeps the fans running indefinitely, until I hold down the power button to manually power it off. That’s not ideal, but for me it’s not too big a deal either. The laptop also runs hot when in performance power mode or when gaming. I would never use a gaming laptop without a cooling pad, but if you’re new to gaming laptops, take note. The laptop seems to manage its built in fans well (and there’s a keyboard function key to let you immediately turn all the fans on to max speed), but again, I advise a cooling pad with fans to ensure you don’t overheat it during any use more intensive than watching videos. Definitely don’t ever put this down on a soft surface (like a bed or couch) without a hard flat surface under it or you’ll probably melt it. The power supply is bulky, as you would expect for a laptop that needs extra power for gaming, and the power supply also gets hot. Best to keep it where it can easily cool when in use. The power cord has a third prong/ground. All around, a great gaming laptop for a reasonable price.
Review: Incredible Performance - Incredible Price - This one takes the cake. During the fourth of July sales going around from every major tech market, I did about two weeks of research only to come to terms that this was not only one of the cheapest options, but best priced options for everything that's attached to the motherboard. I was pleasantly surprised when I fired everything up and ran a few benchmarks to see just how well it did right out of the gate. Note, this is all without anything overclocked here. I mainly wanted to do some benchmarks without any tampering just to see how it ran. Here is my results; Superposition benchmark - average 80 frames (Could of been higher if frame gen was included but not too bad) Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark - average 124 frames (Ultra settings maxed, excluding a few ray tracing options) Path of Exile 2 End Game maps - average 80 frames (High settings, Frame gen hasn't been optimized in path yet, but runs amazingly well) Hogwarts Legacy benchmark - average 100 frames (Ultra settings, frame gen has slight stutter frames but runs exceptionally well) Pros: - Runs games exceptionally well - Price is possibly the best for what you're getting - Though not OLED, the picture quality is very good - MSI and it's features are nice if you haven't tried them yet - Sleek and incredibly design Cons: - Is quite noisy - Does run a little hot, might consider a cooling pad for better heal levels in peak moments - 1TB might not be enough if you're a serious gamer All in all, its an incredible laptop for what you're getting. I'm thoroughly enjoying everything that it has offered thus far. All that's left is to focus overclocking and pushing it to the limit.

## Features

- Intel Core i9 HX Power for Elite Gaming: Dominate demanding titles with the Intel Core i9-14900HX and its 24-core hybrid architecture, delivering fast load times, high FPS, and smooth multitasking.
- GeForce RTX 5070 With Ray Tracing & DLSS 4: Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, the RTX 5070 delivers stronger ray tracing, higher FPS, faster AI upscaling, and more responsive gameplay—ideal for competitive and cinematic gaming.
- QHD 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 for Ultra-Clear Combat: The QHD 165Hz display reveals more detail, reduces motion blur, and boosts visibility in fast-paced games while delivering richer, more accurate colors.
- Cooler Boost 5 for Sustained Performance: Dual fans and a 5-heat-pipe share-pipe design keep the CPU and GPU cool, maintaining stable frame rates during long gaming marathons.
- 4-Zone RGB Keyboard + Full Game-Ready Ports: Customize your setup with a 4-zone RGB keyboard and highlighted WASD keys. Includes USB-C Gen 2, HDMI up to 8K, multiple USB-A ports, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6E & Hi-Res Audio.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DZFVBQLK |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 2 Hours |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #644 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #65 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| Brand | msi |
| Card Description | RTX 5070 |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (238) |
| Date First Available | April 30, 2025 |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070 |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SSD |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.13 x 0.98 x 10.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.96 pounds |
| Item model number | Katana15B14016 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 Pixels |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz core_i9 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 14.13 x 0.98 x 10.2 inches |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Series | Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US |
| Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** msi
- **CPU Model:** Core i9
- **Color:** Black
- **Graphics Card Description:** RTX 5070
- **Hard Disk Size:** 1 TB
- **Model Name:** Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Home
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 32 GB
- **Screen Size:** 15.6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Backlit Keyboard, HD Audio

## Images

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This product comes in different **Configuration, Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent gaming laptop
*by B***N on February 22, 2026*

I wanted a new laptop for personal use as well as mostly moderate gaming, and this laptop is great for all my purposes (i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage). I consider the price I paid ($1746) reasonable compared with similar laptops, but it does go on sale sometimes. The laptop is a little on the heavy and slightly bulky side for casual use, but I wouldn’t have minded if it was even bigger than it is if that meant better cooling, less cost, etc. It really not too bulky for a gaming laptop. Size aside, it looks great. Stylish and sleek, and the customizable and dimmable keyboard backlighting is a nice touch. I like the keyboard layout for typing as well as gaming, I find it to be very functional. The number pad is small but usable. The function keys are well thought out (function keys for screen brightness, keyboard backlighting brightness, enable/disable touchpad, mute mic, etc.), which I find to be rare with laptops. There’s a light for function lock and mic muting. WASD are a different color for gaming. The laptop runs Windows 11 well and seems very fast and powerful (although I haven’t done anything yet to truly push its limits). The BIOS is pretty reasonable, based on my experience (IT professional). The MSI app with designated function key lets you quickly change the power mode for your purposes, although my limited experience with the AI mode has not been great so far (it throttled the power down when I needed it, reasons unknown, and it turned off the keyboard backlighting at night). I’ve only played a few games on it so far, but it handles Fortnite like a champ without needing its full capabilities (power setting on “balanced” works perfectly). I haven’t run into any major issues with other programs or OS yet. Worth noting, the laptop does not always shut down properly. I’ve had to disable sleep and hibernation in Windows, as the laptop frequently does not resume from those states gracefully. Sometimes the laptop does not shut down completely at all, and the Embedded Controller keeps the fans running indefinitely, until I hold down the power button to manually power it off. That’s not ideal, but for me it’s not too big a deal either. The laptop also runs hot when in performance power mode or when gaming. I would never use a gaming laptop without a cooling pad, but if you’re new to gaming laptops, take note. The laptop seems to manage its built in fans well (and there’s a keyboard function key to let you immediately turn all the fans on to max speed), but again, I advise a cooling pad with fans to ensure you don’t overheat it during any use more intensive than watching videos. Definitely don’t ever put this down on a soft surface (like a bed or couch) without a hard flat surface under it or you’ll probably melt it. The power supply is bulky, as you would expect for a laptop that needs extra power for gaming, and the power supply also gets hot. Best to keep it where it can easily cool when in use. The power cord has a third prong/ground. All around, a great gaming laptop for a reasonable price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Performance - Incredible Price
*by T***A on July 11, 2025*

This one takes the cake. During the fourth of July sales going around from every major tech market, I did about two weeks of research only to come to terms that this was not only one of the cheapest options, but best priced options for everything that's attached to the motherboard. I was pleasantly surprised when I fired everything up and ran a few benchmarks to see just how well it did right out of the gate. Note, this is all without anything overclocked here. I mainly wanted to do some benchmarks without any tampering just to see how it ran. Here is my results; Superposition benchmark - average 80 frames (Could of been higher if frame gen was included but not too bad) Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark - average 124 frames (Ultra settings maxed, excluding a few ray tracing options) Path of Exile 2 End Game maps - average 80 frames (High settings, Frame gen hasn't been optimized in path yet, but runs amazingly well) Hogwarts Legacy benchmark - average 100 frames (Ultra settings, frame gen has slight stutter frames but runs exceptionally well) Pros: - Runs games exceptionally well - Price is possibly the best for what you're getting - Though not OLED, the picture quality is very good - MSI and it's features are nice if you haven't tried them yet - Sleek and incredibly design Cons: - Is quite noisy - Does run a little hot, might consider a cooling pad for better heal levels in peak moments - 1TB might not be enough if you're a serious gamer All in all, its an incredible laptop for what you're getting. I'm thoroughly enjoying everything that it has offered thus far. All that's left is to focus overclocking and pushing it to the limit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and Reliable – A Great Value for Serious Gamers
*by N***7 on July 3, 2025*

As someone who’s been building and using gaming PCs for years, I picked up the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US primarily for portability without compromising performance—and I’m impressed with what this system delivers. First off, the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 combo is no joke. This laptop chews through modern AAA titles without breaking a sweat. I’m seeing 100+ FPS on high to ultra settings in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, and Call of Duty MW3, and it stays consistent even during long sessions. MSI did a solid job with thermals—kick on Cooler Boost and it stays cool enough without thermal throttling. The 165Hz display really helps the experience feel fluid in competitive titles. Stability is another strong point. No weird crashes, no blue screens, no random freezes—just reliable, smooth performance. And coming from a brand like MSI, that doesn’t surprise me. I’ve used their graphics cards and motherboards in my builds for years, and they’ve always delivered. MSI overall I’ve had a good experience with their products That same engineering shows up in this laptop. That said, there are some things to be aware of. Battery life isn’t great—maybe 4 hours max under light use, and much less if you’re doing anything demanding. For some this laptop could be heavy for a 15-inch laptop, but others will say its not. I didn’t pick this laptop for its light weight design. It was about performance and portability. The chassis is plastic but metal feel and pretty basic clean design, though it feels solid enough. The RGB keyboard looks great, but the number pad layout is cramped and takes getting used to. Out of the box, expect sometime to setup— Windows updates, and drivers, etc. Bottom line: if you’re a gamer who prioritizes performance and value, this is a fantastic machine for the price. You’re getting high-end GPU and CPU power without paying $2K+. It's not a luxury laptop—it’s a focused, performance-driven tool for gaming and heavy workloads. Highly recommend for experienced users who want desktop-like power in a mobile form.

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