MSIRanked #4
MSI Katana 15
Affordable gaming laptop with solid performance. Great entry point for PC gaming.
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Our Verdict
Affordable entry into PC gaming.
Score Breakdown
Gaming Performance8/10
Display7.5/10
Cooling7.5/10
Build Quality7/10
Value9/10
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Affordable
- •Decent gaming performance
- •144Hz display
- •Good cooling
- •Upgradeable
✗ Cons
- •Plastic build
- •Average display quality
- •Bulky design
Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| RAM | 16GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4060 |
| Display | 15.6" FHD 144Hz |
| Battery | Up to 5 hours |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Budget gamers
- ✓First gaming laptop
- ✓Casual gamers
Not For
- ✗Competitive esports
- ✗Premium seekers
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