MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop: Ryzen 9-8945HS, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD, Cooler Boost 5, Windows 11: Black B8VG-879US
The technical data is pretty good for the price. Most laptops with these specs usually cost $1800. Thanks to the fast processor and GPU, this laptop performs well in gaming and any kind of work. The RAM is perfect for multitasking and ensures a smooth gaming experience. However, this laptop also has some drawbacks which I mention below:
1. The battery life is terrible. Even for normal browsing and such, you can expect 2 hours of battery life. The performance of this type of laptop drops noticeably when disconnected.
2. The keyboard feels a bit cheap. The keyboard of this laptop is slightly worse than an $800 Acer laptop. The customizable backlighting is great, but I’d rather have nicer details than fancy aesthetics.
3. If you want to put a camera blocker on it, like a blocker that can be turned on and off, that’s a shame. The rubber bumper fits snugly over the top of the camera, so that’s not possible. I think a piece of tape would suffice.
Overall, it’s worth the price. You shouldn’t buy this notebook by any means if you plan to use it frequently while traveling and working and it will then run on battery power. If you want to use it in a place where you’ll have to plug it in frequently and you’re a gamer, this is definitely the laptop for you. The big screen is great, the specs are solid, and for the price, it’s a great laptop.
- AMD Ryzen 8040 Series Processors: Deliver a premium experience with reliable performance, amazing battery life, and custom AI features. Use AI to enable work, play, and AI-powered experiences.
- Simplified Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home to meet your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for professional use.
- Beyond Speed: The Ada-based NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU unleashes the full power of ray tracing, simulating the behavior of light in the real world.
- QHD Display: The 17.3-inch QHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate delivers more vibrant colors and pixel density for an optimal gaming experience.
- MSI Smart Technology: MSI laptops now accelerate work and play faster and more efficiently than ever before, taking automatic adjustment to a whole new level.