MSI Katana A15 Gaming Laptop: Ryzen 9, RTX 4070, 32GB, 165Hz QHD
$1,632.27
Unleash your gaming potential with the MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” Gaming Laptop. Powered by the Ryzen 9-8945HS processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, experience ultra-smooth gameplay and stunning visuals with a 165Hz QHD display. Equipped with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a lightning-fast 1TB NVMe SSD, this machine ensures rapid load times and seamless multitasking. The innovative Cooler Boost 5 technology keeps temperatures low during intense gaming sessions, while Windows 11 provides a user-friendly interface for the ultimate gaming experience. Encased in a sleek black chassis, the Katana A15 blends performance and style, making it the perfect weapon for gamers of all levels.
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Experience the cutting-edge power of the AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors, engineered to deliver premium performance and incredible battery life for a seamless computing experience. With AI technology at your fingertips, unleash your potential for work, play, and immersive AI-enabled experiences that adapt to your unique needs.
Complemented by the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for effortless everyday usage, the Ryzen 8040 Series ensures you stay productive and entertained. For business professionals, MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro to fully harness advanced features designed for optimization and security.
Elevate your visual experience with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, powered by the Ada architecture. This graphics powerhouse unlocks the full potential of ray tracing, bringing lifelike lighting and realistic visuals to your favorite games and creative projects. Immerse yourself in stunning graphics that redefine your gaming landscape.
The enhanced 15.6” 165 Hz QHD display elevates your viewing experience with vivid colors and superior pixel density, providing the ultimate backdrop for gaming and multimedia. Whether you’re battling in high-octane games or enjoying cinematic content, enjoy every detail with unmatched clarity.
MSI Intelligent Technology takes performance to the next level, optimizing your laptop for both work and play. Automatic tuning enhances speed and efficiency, allowing you to accomplish more in less time. Experience the perfect blend of innovative design, powerful hardware, and intelligent features with the MSI lineup, designed to keep you at the forefront of productivity and entertainment. Unlock your potential today with the AMD Ryzen 8040 Series and embrace a world of limitless possibilities.
| Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| Processor | 4 GHz ryzen_9 |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Card Description | RTX 4070 |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth, 802.11ax |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Brand | MSI |
| Series | Katana A15 AI B8VG-450US |
| Item model number | KATANAA15B8450 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Item Weight | 7.88 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.13 x 1.11 x 14.69 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.13 x 1.11 x 14.69 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | March 12, 2024 |
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Ell –
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Before reading this review, keep in mind that the sample size is 1(ONE) laptop.
I cannot say for certain that all laptops of these series are bad, but i can say that 100% of this series of laptops that i have purchased (1 btw) is complete dog poo.
tl;dr
-delivery is nightmare for working class stiff (unless WFH)
-all this bloatware that comes pre-attached with windows 11, and nvidia drivers, as well as norton anti-virus (LOL) which you CANNOT shut off
-frame rate in this copy was dog poo, (extremely unstable hitting lows of 30, highs of 200, average about 40fps)
-absolutely chugging when it comes to, say, 100 tabs (don’t look at me like that, there are people like me out there)
=was unable to test durability because it was returned in the first week
=did not test battery life, as was plugged in from the start and being sent back
=did not test speakers or keyboard or touchpad because i like my physical addons
+1tb ssd seems cool i guess. people pay good money for this component alone
+physically, structure is flat and airflow seems pretty decent without any addons
+screen seems pretty huge for a laptop
Overall 3/10
mediocre for gaming
terrible for work
bad for multitasking
If you want a computer that can do what this one does, buy an actual computer with parts you can change out.
you’re paying a huge premium to have this amount of tech be portable.
Unnecessary Rant:
Why on earth does a 1,300$ laptop “made” “FOR GAMING” hit 30 fps in ye-olden games such as
-dota 2
-league of legends (literally made with potato pc’s in mind)
-Team fortress 2
Admittedly ran Battlefield 2042 pretty well with minor hiccups, but i run every game at min settings??
sure, it hits 200 fps (ON OCCASION), but the monitor’s refresh rate is 144??? so what’s the point of going all the way up to 200 and then shooting down to 30????
The fps simply isn’t stable, and jumps from 30 to 200, averaging maybe 40 from what i can tell?
Last 7 year old msi laptop that was literally coming apart at the seams was performing better in these games, and it was gtx 1060. I bought this laptop to replace it, thinking i was buying cutting edge.
the only thing it cut was my wallet.
Also prone to freezing when simply alt tabbing from games to work, and freezing when loading too many tabs on browser of your choice (admittedly, this was a limit test of hardware capabilities)
Delivery was a nightmare, though it was the better of two evils.
Amazon delivery gave prediction from 0800-2200 of certain day, so I had to call out of work.
I did not respond in the 5 minute window in which they told me delivery man was present (partially my fault i guess, but a 5 minute window from a 14 hour window???)
next day, i took another day off from work to sit outside 40 mins in advance (when notification said delivery driver was 9 stops away).
Amazon driver required my passcode to be entered into his device before he could give me the item.
The other option was to leave it on doorstep and pray a porch pirate does not find it, which would be worse.
Recommended to buy this stuff directly from a store, or utilize a third party drop off.
BritTexan –
[Oct 2024]
We had an old laptop that died recently and wouldn’t be worth repairing, so while the October Prime Days event was on I looked for something that should be somewhat ‘future proof’ with good specs at a price less than $1000. I picked the MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop with the Ryzen 7-9945HS and NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4060, 32Gb RAM, and 1TB SSD.
It was on sale for $879 plus tax at the time, which was a really good price for the specs.
It has all the ports we need for plugging in different devices, the keyboard feels good, and the screen is bright & crisp with a 144Hz refresh rate that keeps up with the busiest action scenes in games and movies. The screen is a bit more ‘letter box’ shape than I’d really like, but that’s the only thing I can find to whine about. It’s a bit heavy compared to some, but that isn’t an issue for us.
It runs all our small business office and accounting software silently, without the cooling system kicking in at all. The only time it cools itself is when playing graphic intensive games, and IMHO the fan noise isn’t bad at all. Most of the time it sits on a multi fan cooling pad, but even without that turned on the laptop never gets particularly hot.
All in all, it was a great deal, so if it’s on sale for less than $900 again, snap it up. Even at around $1050 I think it’s still a worthy contender.
Facundo –
I bought this laptop a little over a month ago, and I use it every day, and it works wonderfully. I bought it for a little over $1000 at the end of January 2025. I’m a student who mostly plays modded minecraft.
It’s heavy and thick, but I enjoy that about it, and it’s not the heaviest laptop among my friends. People really enjoy the light-up keyboard and I get lots of compliments. The choice of function keys is wonderful and I use them a lot.
A lot of reviews claim that the battery life maxes at two hours, and I have no idea where that number is coming from- I regularly use my laptop for 5 or 6 hours unplugged before it dies. The charging cable is very heavy itself, but it’s not too much of a pain to take along for longer work days or when I know I’ll be doing something power-intensive.
A lot of the pre-installed apps are annoying or useless, but I overall appreciate them.
The fans have never gotten so loud that it was jarring to people around me, though I’ve certainly noticed them whirring while playing games in private.
Ultimately, it’s a great laptop that was very much worth the money for me. It’s a gaming laptop with great memory, great graphics, and great storage. The battery lasts as long as I need it to, and it has a lovely shape and appearance. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a gaming laptop.
Gerardo –
COMPRÉ ESTA COMPUTADORA EN JULIO 2024 Y PARA NOVIEMBRE 2024 YA LA HE TENIDO QUE MANDAR A REPARACIÓN PORQUE SE PONE EN PANTALLA AZUL 2 VECES, Y CADA VEZ SE TARDAN 1 MES EN REPARARLA. NO LA COMPREN. 30K QUE NO VOLVERÁN
Facundo –
The only bad thing from this laptop is Windows 11, besides of it, it’s really great and it has a good performance, now I can get addicted to games with no problem.
Gerardo –
Tal cual la descripción, excelente la paquetería de Amazon llegó en perfecto estado tanto la caja como la laptop! Ninguna queja perfecta para gamers de alta demanda. Aclaro no es la más Top quizá pero en juegos de primera rinde muy bien según mi hijo!
Luis Valdez –
Llego en tiempo y forma, es muy buena compra. Especialmente si la ocupas para, arquitectura, ingeniería o gaming. Un punto en contra es su peso, y que es 100% de plástico a diferencia de la ROG Strix 16″ y por el precio la Katana ya debería de tener aluminio.
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Sergio –
Muy buenas especificaciones. No he tenido ningún inconveniente en este primer mes de uso. Funciona súper rápido con programas como Revit Autocad y Twinmotion. El único detalle es que en algunas ocasiones siento que se sobrecalienta mas de lo que debería y la batería prácticamente no rinde mucho. Si está en oferta súper recomendable
j –
Excelente compra, la compre cuando estaba en promoción el precio, me salió 26,300 pesos mexicanos de los cuales decía que 5,000 eran de la tarifa de importación, la pila dura como 3 horas a máxima potencia, el unico detalle malo que le he visto es que cuando conecto/desconecto el cargador como se pone negra la pantalla por un segundo.