Katana 15 HX
MSIReleased Jul 2025
Gaming laptop offering solid 1440p performance, a comfortable four-zone RGB keyboard, and robust build quality. The MSI Katana 15 HX scores 77/100 based on 5 professional critic reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcvarge, Pcguide, Pcmag, and Tomshardware.
Critic Score
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
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Pros
- Four-zone rgb keyboard(3)
- Solid 1440p gaming performance(2)
Cons
- Dim display(3)
- 720p webcam(2)
5 Critic Reviews
The MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US balances design and performance with a fairly affordable price for the hardware, making it a great option for gamers looking for a midrange gaming laptop for 1080p/14...
The MSI Katana 15 HX is a strong budget laptop that provides a decent gaming experience without destroying your bank balance.
Powered by Nvidia’s entry-level GeForce RTX 5050, MSI's Katana 15 HX delivers smooth 60fps gaming with or without DLSS 4.
The MSI Katana 15 HX offers solid 1080p gaming performance with an RTX 5050 and is available below $1,000, but the display isn't great and you'll definitely want to crank the brightness.
The MSI Katana 15 HX delivers solid 1080p gaming performance for its $999 price point, but is hampered by a dim display, heavy design, and budget touches.
