MSI Katana 17 B13V
$999.00
The MSI Katana 17 B13V is a capable entry into 17-inch gaming laptops, pairing the 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with up to 105W TDP, a combination that handles modern titles, content creation, and multitasking with ease. The 17.3-inch FHD IPS display running at 144Hz keeps gameplay smooth, while Nahimic Audio and 2x 2W stereo speakers deliver an immersive audio experience.
16GB of DDR5-5200 RAM and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD provide fast, responsive everyday performance with room to upgrade via an additional M.2 slot and up to 64GB total memory. The full-size 4-Zone RGB backlit keyboard with Numpad, HDMI 2.1, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, and MSI’s Cooler Boost 5 thermal system round out a well-equipped gaming machine. Weighing 2.6kg and powered by a 200W adapter, the Katana 17 B13V delivers genuine gaming performance in a large-screen form factor at a competitive price point.
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CPU
Intel Core i7-13620H (13th Gen, Raptor Lake-H)
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Cores / Threads
10-core / 16-thread (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores)
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Base / Boost Clock
2.4 GHz base / up to 4.9 GHz boost
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Cache
24 MB Intel Smart Cache
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Dedicated GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
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Max TGP
Up to 105W with Dynamic Boost
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Integrated GPU
Intel UHD Graphics (integrated)
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GPU Features
NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture; Ray Tracing; DLSS 3; NVIDIA Reflex; DirectX 12 Ultimate; HDMI 2.1; DisplayPort 1.4
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Screen Size
17.3-inch (diagonal)
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Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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Technology
IPS-Level, Anti-Glare, LED Backlit
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Refresh Rate
144Hz
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Brightness
300 nits
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Color Gamut
45% NTSC
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Aspect Ratio
16:9
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Touchscreen
No
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RAM
16 GB DDR5-5200
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Memory Slots
2x SO-DIMM slots; max 64GB
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Storage
512GB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
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Storage Expandable
Yes — 1x additional M.2 SSD slot
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USB Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A + 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
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USB Type-C
1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (with DisplayPort)
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Video Output
1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @60Hz / 4K @120Hz)
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LAN
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
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Audio Jack
1x Mic-in / Headphone-out combo jack (3.5mm)
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SD Card Reader
No
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Thunderbolt / USB4
No
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Wi-Fi
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6GHz)
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
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| Keyboard & Input | |||
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Keyboard
Full-size keyboard with Numpad; 4-Zone RGB backlit; WASD highlighted keys
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Webcam
720p HD webcam (with privacy shutter)
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Microphone
Built-in microphone array
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Fingerprint Reader
No
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Speakers
2x 2W stereo speakers
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Audio Technology
Nahimic Audio
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| OS & Software | |||
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Operating System
Windows 11 Home
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Security
Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0
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MSI Software
MSI Center; Cooler Boost 5; Dragon Center
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| Physical Specifications | |||
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Dimensions (WxDxH, mm)
398 x 273 x 25.2
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Weight
2.6 kg (5.73 lbs) with battery
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Colour
Black
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Build
Plastic chassis with brushed texture
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| Battery & Power | |||
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Battery Capacity
53.5 Whr, 3-cell lithium-ion
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Battery Life
Up to 4 hours (non-gaming, light use)
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AC Adapter
AC power adapter (included)
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| Warranty | |||
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Warranty Period
90 Days
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