MSI Katana 15
$8992023
Pros
- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU at $899 is strong budget gaming value
- 144Hz FHD display is smooth for competitive gaming
- 13th-gen i7 processor handles gaming and productivity workloads
- Expandable M.2 slot allows adding more storage
- Lightweight for a gaming laptop at under 5 lbs
Cons
- 250-nit display is dim and washes out in bright rooms
- 53.5 Wh battery means only 3-4 hours of real-world use
- All-plastic build quality feels budget-tier
- Single-channel RAM out of the box — needs second DIMM for best performance
- Keyboard lacks per-key RGB — single-zone backlight only
Full Specifications
| Spec | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | |
| Weight | 4.96 lbs (2.25 kg) |
| Material | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 9.95 x 0.94 inches |
| Ports | |
| HDMI | |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 |
| SD card | |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 53.5 Wh |
| Display | |
| Size | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 250 |
| Storage | |
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | |
| Keyboard | |
| Backlit | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 10 cores (6P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-13620H (13th Gen) |
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