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MSI Katana 17 B13VGK

Specifications

MSI Katana 17 B13VGK
MSI Katana 17 B13VGK (Katana 17 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-13620H 10 x 1.8 - 4.9 GHz, Raptor Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1980 MHz, 105 W TDP, GDDR6
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR5-5600
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixel 170 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 240 Hz
Storage
M.2 PCIe 4.0
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25.2 x 398 x 273 ( = 0.99 x 15.67 x 10.75 in)
Battery
53.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 3-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.6 kg ( = 91.71 oz / 5.73 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

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Reviews for the MSI Katana 17 B13VGK

Обзор игрового ноутбука MSI Katana 17 B13VGK-471RU: я — твой Клинок Фронтира
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; big screen; good cooling system; nice display. Negative: Average battery life; no Thunderbolt port.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2023
Обзор ноутбука MSI Katana 17 B13VGK-471RU: обновленная модель известной игровой серии
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Positive: Great display; big screen; excellent battery life; nice gaming performance. Negative: Mediocre connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2023

Comment

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-13620H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 16 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 4.9 GHz and supports vPro.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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