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MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1688FR Dragon Station

Intel Core i7-13620H 32 GB SSD 1 TB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB DLSS 3 Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Pro

Last price 1 449€95
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Overview

Gaming performance and finesse with a 144 Hz screen

The MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1688FR Dragon Station is a Gaming laptop equipped with a 13th-generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, DDR5 RAM, an ultra-fast PCIe SSD and a 144 Hz Full HD screen. This MSI Gamer laptop will be an ideal purchase for gamers looking for a balance between performance and mobility, all on a budget.

13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor

Thanks to 13th-generation Intel Core processors, the MSI Katana 15 laptop offers supercharged performance, whether you're multitasking or playing the latest video games. Thanks to a high-performance hybrid architecture, the 13th-generation Intel Core processors offer a unique combination of high-performance and efficient cores (P-core and E-core). With the workload intelligently routed by Intel Thread Director, the processor divides and conquers!

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series graphics chips deliver extreme speed for gamers and creators. Based on the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, these GPUs deliver a breakthrough in performance with AI-based DLSS 3 and ray tracing for ultra-realistic images. What's more, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimises system performance, power, battery life and noise for greater efficiency.

144 Hz display with thin-edge bezel

The Katana 15's thin-edge screen offers a 144 Hz refresh rate, giving you realistic, detailed images for more immersive gaming. Taking full advantage of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Katana 15's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.

Gaming keyboard

This MSI Katana 15 laptop is equipped with a keyboard with four backlight zones and ZQSD keys highlighted by dedicated backlighting and a special design. Totally live your game and feel the energy of your Katana laptop in style!

Key features :

  • Intel Core i7-13620H processor (6 Performance-Cores 4.7 GHz Turbo + 4 Efficient-Cores 3.6 GHz Turbo - 16 Threads - 24 MB Cache)
  • 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Smooth image with 144 Hz display frequency
  • 32 GB DDR5 RAM (2x 16 GB - 2 slots with maximum 64 GB total)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop graphics chip with 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory
  • 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD + free slot for a second M.2 PCIe SSD (requires installation kit, not supplied)
  • Gamer keyboard with 4-zone RGB key backlighting
  • Reliable, high-performance wireless communication Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Audio system with Nahimic 3 technology
  • Cooler Boost 5: high-performance cooling with 2 fans and 4 heat pipes
  • Integrated 720p HD webcam
  • 200 W power adapter
  • Windows 11 Professional
  • 3-year manufacturer's warranty (collection and return on site in mainland France)
What is the SAR or Specific Absorption Rate?

The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum authorised SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.

All products sold on the LDLC.com website comply with these regulations. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product data sheets in the technical data section.

Information provided by our tech department Installation of an additional PCIe SSD requires the addition of an installation kit, not supplied, which can be purchased from MSI.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1688FR Dragon Station

Brand

MSI

Model

9S7-158571-1688

Operating system

Operating system

Windows 11 Pro

OS family

Microsoft Windows 11

OS language

French

Operating system provided

Yes

Processor and chipset

Processor brand

Intel

Processor

Intel Core i7

Platform (processor)

Intel Raptor Lake

CPU frequency

4.7 GHz

Number of cores

10

Memory

Memory size

32 GB

Number of modules

2

Number of available memory slots

0

Memory type

DDR5

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 5200 MHz

Max memory size

64 GB

Graphics

GPU series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series

Graphics chipset

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Video memory size

8 GB

Video memory type

GDDR6

TGP (Total Graphics Power)

105 W

Max-Q (GPU design)

No

NVIDIA Studio

Yes

Display

Touch screen

No

Panel type

IPS display

Screen type

LED

Screen size

15.6 inches

Max resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Screen format

16:9

Widescreen

Yes

Matte/anti-glare panel

Yes

Glossy panel

No

NVIDIA G-SYNC

No

VR Ready (virtual reality)

Yes

Refresh rate

144 Hz

Storage

Hard drive(s) configuration

SSD 1TB

Hard drive

SSD 1TB

Secondary hard drive

Without secondary hard drive

Hard drive type

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Hard drive interface

M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of discs

1

Max number of discs

2

Free hard drive slot(s)

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Optical drive

None

Card reader

None

Communication

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 5.3

Intel vPro technology

No

Wireless

Yes

Multimedia

Webcam

Yes

Speaker type

Integrated

Equipment

AI Ready

Yes

Type of activities

Professional
Gamer

Intel Evo

No

Keyboard standard

AZERTY

Location

French

Backlit keyboard

Yes

RGB keyboard

Yes

Numeric keypad

Yes

Biometric reader

No

Office provided

No

Connectivity

Connector(s) available

1 X USB 2.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X USB 3.0
1 X DisplayPort USB Type C
1 X HDMI 2.1 Female

Physical characteristics

Color

Black

Depth

259 mm

Width

359 mm

Thickness

24.9 mm

Weight

2.25 kg

Range

MSI Katana

Ultrabook

No

Hybrid / Convertible

No

Trunk SAR

1.12 W/kg

Extremities SAR

1.12 W/kg

Repairability index (out of 10)

6.7

Power supply

Battery capacity

53.5 Wh

Number of cells

3

Removable battery

No

USB-C mains charger

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 17 Jan 2024

Customer reviews
Global rating
6/10
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  • by BouRiTeK
    Posted on 28 Nov 2024
    Bought on 21 Nov 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Really not bad

    Having a fairly small budget I am pleased with the aesthetics and speed of this marvel, this is the first MSI that I have and I am really happy with the result, despite the time of receipt, the after sales service was responsive to answer my questions. Thank you LDLC

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  • by MatthieuP
    Posted on 11 Jun 2024
    Bought on 24 May 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 2

    Equipment received free of charge & LDLC service

    Hello,

    Technical comment on the computer:
    The computer seemed to be of good quality when I first looked at it, but a fan problem appeared when I switched it on. A hardware problem can unfortunately occur on any product.
    Mandatory return.
    PS: Quality of the plastic on the computer: your fingers will leave marks absolutely everywhere.

    Comment on LDLC service :
    The customer/seller exchanges are catastrophic. Apart from pointing out the waiting times and standard return rules, nothing is done to help the customer.
    I chose LDLC thinking I could be sure of a quality of service that would reduce my professional impact in the event of a breakdown. Nothing has happened. I've been without a computer for 2 weeks now. The professional and personal impact has become dramatic. No consideration has been given to my needs.

    I hope it's just a bad experience and an alignment of bad deadlines, but I don't believe it any more.

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