MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-455BE AZERTY
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Product information
Pros and cons
According to our laptop expert
- You can play demanding games at 60 fps and stream your gameplay in Full HD with the RTX 4070 video card, the Ryzen 9 processor, and 16GB RAM.
- The AI technology of this MSI learns your frequently used game settings and adjusts them automatically for the best performance.
- You can set your favorite colors on the RGB backlit keyboard with 4 adjustable zones, so you can continue gaming in the dark in style.
- If you want to add demanding graphics packs and mods, we recommend at least an RTX 4080 video card.
Description
Combine the power of AI and smooth gameplay with the MSI Katana A15 AI B8VG-455BE 15-inch gaming laptop. Thanks to the powerful 8000 series AMD Ryzen 9 processor and the NVIDIA RTX 4070 video card, you can smoothly play demanding games. The NPU core of this processor works together with the RTX 4070 video card, so you always have the right settings while gaming. Thanks to the NPU, you can enjoy a long battery life. Run many programs at the same time? No problem, thanks to the 16GB DDR5 RAM you can run programs without slowing down. For example, a stream via Twitch or Adobe Premiere Pro for editing your gameplay videos. You can also turn your gaming session into a true light show thanks to the 4-zone RGB keyboard. This allows you to see all your moves in the dark and to fully adjust the laptop to your liking.
Note: always connect the charger while gaming, or the performance won't be as good and the battery will run out within a couple of hours.
- Advice from our gaming laptop expert:
- Photo editing: suitable
- Video editing: suitable
- Virtual reality: suitable
- Streaming: suitable in QHD, but you need 32GB RAM for 4K
- Game design and 3D animation: suitable
- Wondering if the GeForce RTX 4070 video card in this laptop can run your favorite game at high settings (60 fps)? Check the list below to see if this laptop meets the recommended system requirements:
- League of Legends: suitable
- Fortnite: suitable
- EA Sports FC 24: suitable
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III: suitable
- Hogwarts Legacy: suitable
- Elden Ring: suitable
- Microsoft Flight Simulator: suitable
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This is what you get
- Manual(3.30 MB)
- Power cord
- Freeworth89,99
Key specs
Screen size | 15,6 inches | |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 1 TB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | |
Recommended for use | Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, School, Video editing | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Build quality laptops | Basic |
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Insure your laptop
Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.
What am I insured for?
- Fall and impact damage
- Water damage
- Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
- Theft(Optional)
What am I not insured for?
- Damage you deliberately cause
- Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
- Damage due to gross negligence
XCover insurace
XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.
How do I insure my laptop?
First, add your laptop to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.
XCover Protection Plan with theft cover
- 3-year advance payment181,- one-time payment (60,33 per year)
- 2-year advance payment105,- one-time payment (52,50 per year)
XCover Protection Plan without theft cover
- 3-year advance payment137,- one-time payment (45,67 per year)
- 2-year advance payment75,- one-time payment (37,50 per year)
The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.
Specifications
Product
Product number | 947967 | |
Manufacturer code | 9S7-158N31-455 | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Key properties
Operating system | Windows | |
Screen size | 15,6 inches | |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 1 TB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | |
Touchscreen | ||
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Recommended for use | Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, School, Video editing | |
Speed class laptops | High-end | |
Build quality laptops | Basic | |
Screen quality: laptops | Basic |
Screen
Screen size | 15,6 inches | |
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Resolution width | 1920 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1080 pixels | |
Refresh rate | 144 Hz | |
Touchscreen | ||
Screen reflection | Anti-glare | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Screen quality: laptops | Basic | |
Adaptive Sync | ||
Brightness | 250 cd/m2 | |
HDR support | ||
Blue light filter |
Processor
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | |
Processor number | 8945HS | |
Processor generation | 8000 series | |
Processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
Processor code name | Hawk Point | |
Clock speed | 4 GHz | |
Turbo speed | 5,2 GHz | |
Cache memory | 16 MB |
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) | AMD Ryzen AI |
TOPs | 16 |
Microsoft Copilot+ PC | No |
RAM
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Maximum internal memory | 64 GB | |
Memory composition | 2x 8GB | |
Memory slot 1 | 8 GB | |
Memory slot 2 | 8 GB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 2 | |
RAM type (DDR type) | DDR5 |
Storage
Storage type | SSD | |
Total storage capacity | 1 TB | |
SSD storage capacity | 1024 GB | |
Hard drive type | NVMe |
Video card
Video card brand | NVIDIA | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | |
Type of video card | Dedicated | |
Video card RAM | 8 GB | |
Total graphics power | 105 W |
Operating system
Operating system | Windows | |
Windows OS version | Windows 11 Home | |
Operating system language | Multiple languages can be configured |
Physical properties
Laptop model | Laptop | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Material top of laptop | Plastic | |
Material keyboard casing laptop | Plastic | |
Material bottom of laptop | Plastic | |
Height | 2,49 cm | |
Width | 35,9 cm | |
Depth | 25,9 cm | |
Weight | 2,25 kg | |
Build quality laptops | Basic |
Wireless connections
Mobile data connection | No | |
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Wired connections
USB port | ||
Number of USB ports | 4 | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | DisplayPort Alternative Mode, USB | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 3.0 | |
Video output via USB-C possible | Yes | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 3 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 2.0, 3.0 | |
Number of USB 3.0 Female USB-C ports | 1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of HDMI connectors | 1 | |
Female HDMI Type A port version | 2.1 | |
DisplayPort connector | ||
VGA connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Memory card reader |
Keyboard and touchpad
Keyboard layout | AZERTY | |
Physical keyboard layout | ANSI | |
Numeric keypad | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Backlit keyboard | ||
Type of lighting | 4-zone RGB | |
Color keyboard lighting | RGB | |
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Programmable keys | ||
Copilot test |
Audio
Built-in microphone | ||
Number of speakers | 2 | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Integrated computer speakers brand | DTS Studio Sound |
Webcam
Built-in camera | ||
Image definition webcams | HD Ready (720p) | |
Camera slider |
Battery
Battery capacity laptop | 65 Wh | |
Battery technology | Lithium polymer | |
Maximum battery life | 5 hours | |
Power charger | 200 W | |
Laptop wattage | 200 W |
Extra manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer's warranty |
Security
TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
TPM type | Firmware TPM | |
Kensington lock | ||
Windows Hello | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Security class laptops | Basic | |
Built-in privacy screen |
Expansion options
Number of replaceable RAM slots | 2 |
Number of free RAM slots | 0 |
RAM expandable up to | 64 GB |
Number of replaceable storage slots | 1 |
Number of free storage slots | 1 |
