MSI · 2024
MSI Katana 15
B13V, 2024
The cheap RTX 4060 laptop, and it is cheap everywhere: 250-nit FHD panel, plastic chassis, 53 Wh battery good for about 3 hours.
from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
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- Best for gaming study
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and value, weakest on battery.
- Battery 3/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 5/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
- Heavy at 2.25 kg for daily carry
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Raptor Lake H plus RTX 4060, the cheapest way into a 4060 laptop and it shows in the chassis. NVIDIA proprietary driver required in Optimus hybrid mode; the 13620H iGPU handles desktop, the 4060 for games.
msi-ec: MSI embedded-controller kernel module (partial coverage) →Show full report
MSI Center has no Linux equivalent so fan and battery-limit control are gone; the machine runs the BIOS fan profile. The msi-ec kernel module covers some EC functions on supported MSI models but coverage on this exact SKU is partial. Suspend with the dGPU is the standard NVIDIA caveat. 250-nit FHD panel and a 53 Wh battery that lasts about 3 hours: this is a desk machine.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.25 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 53 Wh, around 3 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the MSI Katana 15 (B13V, 2024) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Raptor Lake H plus RTX 4060, the cheapest way into a 4060 laptop and it shows in the chassis.
- What does the MSI Katana 15 (B13V, 2024) cost?
- RRP is about 1099 USD (1199 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the MSI Katana 15 (B13V, 2024) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the MSI Katana 15 (B13V, 2024)?
- 2.25 kg (4.96 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 53 Wh pack, around 3 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 3/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the MSI Katana 15 (B13V, 2024)?
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from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
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