MSI
Katana 15 HX (KAT15HXB14810)
Intel Core i7-14650HXCPU (Score: 33.627)
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 17.373)
54VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
1 TBSTORAGE
15.6" DISPLAY
All Prices (1)
Amazon UK
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-14650HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5060, DDR5 16GB, 1TB NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Home: Black B14WFK-810US
£1656.95
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:8.6/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateKatana 15 HX (KAT15HXB14810) is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core i7-14650HX paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU graphics, 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1656.95, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Consider that features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels.
Gaming Performance
8.8/10Work & Productivity
9.4/10Creation & Media
6.6/10Portability & Commute
6.8/10Key Strengths
- Solid value index (54/100), balancing price against hardware performance
- Intel Core i7-14650HX processor achieves an impressive 33,627 CPU score for demanding workloads
- Discrete GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (17,373 benchmark rating)
- High refresh-rate display (165Hz) provides fluid visual motion for games and animations
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Enthusiast-tier pricing represents a substantial upfront financial investment
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1636.07).
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Technical Specifications
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor modeli7-14650HX
- Processor generation14th Generation
- Processor speed1.6 GHz
- CPU Model Speed Maximum5.2 GHz
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- RAM Memory TechnologyDDR5
- Memory speed5600 MHz
- RAM Memory Slot Total Count2
Storage
- Total storage capacity1 TB
- Hard Disk DescriptionSSD
Display
- Display diagonal15.6 Inches
- Display resolution2560 x 1440
- Maximum refresh rate165Hz
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- Graphics Card Ram8 GB
General
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
- Product colourBlack
- Weight2.4 kg
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)KAT15HXB14810
- Barcode (EAN)824142446812