Laptop MSI Katana 15 Hx
Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Hardware highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its solid 1080p performance and budget-friendly price, but fault the limited 512 GB SSD and average display.”

Not Yet
Rated 80 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
0%
100%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Solid 1080p gaming performance
  • Under $1,000 price
  • Lots of upgradeability
  • Four‑zone RGB lighting
  • RTX 5050 stands up to demanding games with DLSS 4
  • Comfortable RGB-lit keyboard

Points of Contention

  • Washed out display
  • 720p webcam
  • Chunky chassis for a budget build

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware

“The MSI Katana 15 HX offers solid 1080p gaming performance with an RTX 5050 and is available below $1,000.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Matthew Buzzi
PCMag

“the Katana 15 HX is our new Editors’ Choice pick among budget gaming laptops.”

Acclaimed 4/5

Similar Products

More in Laptop

View all →