MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-1000PL Gaming Laptop
MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-1000PL gaming laptop – Strike Fast. Game Hard.
The MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-1000PL is a gaming laptop forged for players who demand speed, fluid visuals, and raw power in a sleek 15.6” chassis. Armed with the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB graphics, it delivers desktop-class gaming performance with support for ray tracing, DLSS, and AI-enhanced visuals.
The Full HD 144 Hz IPS-level display ensures ultra-smooth gameplay and crystal-clear motion—perfect for competitive gaming. Paired with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD, it offers lightning-fast load times, seamless multitasking, and upgrade flexibility up to 64 GB RAM.
Engineered with MSI’s iconic gaming DNA, the Katana 15 features a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD keys, a slim black design, and a gamer-first cooling system that keeps performance steady under pressure. With Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and comprehensive ports including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, this laptop is ready for modern gaming and streaming.
Whether you’re an esports enthusiast, creator, or casual gamer, the Katana 15 B12VEK-1000PL is the weapon of choice for reliable gaming anywhere.
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Display
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Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6”)
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Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
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HD type: Full HD, IPS-level
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Aspect ratio: 16:9
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Refresh rate: 144 Hz
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Touchscreen: No
Processor
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Manufacturer: Intel
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Family: Intel Core i5 (12th Gen)
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Model: i5-12450H
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Cores: 8 (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)
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Threads: 12
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Performance-core Max Turbo: 4.4 GHz
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Efficient-core Max Turbo: 3.3 GHz
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Cache: 12 MB Smart Cache
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Base power: 45 W (TDP-down: 35 W)
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Maximum turbo power: 95 W
Memory
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Installed: 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM
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Speed: 4800 MHz
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Slots: 2 × SO-DIMM
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Max supported: 64 GB
Storage
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Total: 512 GB SSD
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Drive installed: 1 × 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD
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Interface: PCI Express, NVMe
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Optical drive: No
Graphics
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Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 6 GB GDDR6
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Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
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Ray tracing and DLSS support: Yes
Audio
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Built-in speakers: 2 × 2 W
Camera
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Front camera: Yes (HD, 30 fps)
Networking
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Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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Ethernet LAN: Yes (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)
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Bluetooth: Yes, version 5.2
Ports & Interfaces
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1 × USB 2.0
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2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
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1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DP Alt Mode)
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1 × HDMI 2.1
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1 × RJ-45 Ethernet
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1 × Combo audio jack
Keyboard & Input
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Backlit: Yes, 4-zone RGB
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Numeric keypad: Yes
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Pointing device: Touchpad
Software
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Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Battery & Power
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Battery: 3-cell, 53.5 Wh
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AC Adapter: 200 W
Dimensions & Weight
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Width: 359 mm
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Depth: 259 mm
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Height: 24.9 mm
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Weight: 2.25 kg
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