MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-490CA 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop Intel i9-14900HX, RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 home
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- GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 16GB Memory / 1TB NVMe SSD
- 15.6" 2560 x 1440 Non-Touch Screen
- 14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99"
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- win 11 Home
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Learn more about the MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-490CA
| Best Seller Ranking | #1 in Gaming Laptops |
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| Brand | MSI |
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| Model | Katana 15 HX B14WFK-490CA |
| Part Number | 9S7-1587C1-490 |
| Color | Black |
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| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Screen | 15.6" |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Communication | Gigabit LAN and WLAN |
| AI Features | AI Ready |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99" |
| Weight | 5.29 lbs. |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i9 14th Gen |
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| Processor Name | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Number of Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| CPU L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Chipset | Intel HM770 |
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| Screen Size | 15.6" |
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| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes |
| Display Type | QHD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
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| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
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| Video Memory | 8GB |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 1TB NVMe |
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| Storage Spec | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Memory | 16GB |
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| Memory Spec | 8 GB x 2 |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 2 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 64 GB |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
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| LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps |
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| WLAN | 802.11ax Wireless LAN |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
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| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Speaker | 2 x Speakers 2W |
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| Virtual Reality Ready | Yes |
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| Touchpad | Multi Touch |
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| Keyboard | 4 zone RGB keyboard with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key) |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | 720p HD |
| Card Reader | None |
| Style | Thin and Light |
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| Type | Gaming / Home / Personal / Mainstream |
| Usage | Consumer / Gaming / Home / Personal / Mainstream |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 240-watt AC Adapter |
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| Battery | 4 cell (75Whr) Li-Polymer |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99" |
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| Weight | 5.29 lbs. |
| First Listed on Newegg | January 21, 2026 |
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Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-888-447-6564
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The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-490CA is a gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD, suited to gamers and creators who want strong CPU and graphics performance in a 15.6-inch system.
Recommended For
- Desk-based gamers who want to play at QHD and use the 165Hz screen for smoother motion, especially in less demanding or competitive games; demanding titles may need reduced settings.
- Students or hybrid users who want one laptop for coursework, many open apps, and gaming, and who can usually work near an outlet rather than rely on all-day battery life.
- Gamers who want a QHD gaming laptop with an RTX 5060 and are comfortable adjusting graphics settings or using DLSS in more demanding games instead of expecting every title to run at maximum settings and refresh rate.
- Users who want a gaming-focused laptop that can also handle everyday productivity and occasional photo editing, and who mainly use it indoors where the screen’s limited brightness is less of a concern.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Gaming and multimedia on a 15.6-inch QHD display, with dedicated RTX graphics |
| Processor And Core Count | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24 cores (8P+16E) |
| GPU And VRAM | Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Display Spec | 15.6-inch non-touch QHD display, 2560 × 1440, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Memory Configuration | 16 GB DDR4 in 2 × 8 GB configuration; both slots are occupied, with support for up to 64 GB |
| Storage And Expansion | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 ×4 NVMe M.2 SSD; no optical drive or card reader |
| Ports And Connectivity | USB: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45, and headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wired And Wireless Networking | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery And Power | 75 Wh 4-cell Li-Polymer battery and 240 W AC adapter |
| Webcam And Privacy | 720p HD webcam |
| Keyboard And Control | 99-key, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with anti-ghosting and a multi-touch touchpad |
| Audio Setup | Two 2 W speakers and a headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Portability And Design | Black chassis measuring 14.13 × 10.31 × 0.99 inches and weighing 5.29 lb |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Additional Capabilities | AI Ready and VR Ready |
| Model Identifiers | MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-490CA; part number 9S7-1587C1-490 |