MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES / Razer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5070

MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES: Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES (9S7-17L791-032, Spain): Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 17.3-inch FHD 144 Hz display, no operating system (Free DOS). QHD 240 Hz, Windows and other memory SKUs in the same B14WGK family, and the Katana 15 HX, are separate configurations.

Razer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5070: Blade 14 (2025, RZ09-0530 family) configuration with Ryzen AI 9 365 and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; the black 32 GB / 1 TB model at Best Buy Canada is RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1. Versions with the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16 or 64 GB, and the Blade 14 (2024, RZ09-0508) are separate.

SpecificationMSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XESRazer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5070
Release year20252025
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14650HX; 16 cores (8 performance + 8 efficiency), 24 threads, 30 MB cache, up to 5.2 GHz; Intel HM770 chipset

MSI states that the CPU and GPU can run at full power together on this model (Full Power CPU & GPU).

MSI		AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (10 cores / 20 threads, up to 5.0 GHz); 50 TOPS NPU

The NPU runs Copilot+ AI features at low power, separately from the CPU and GPU.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; up to 2347 MHz boost clock; up to 115 W maximum graphics power with Dynamic Boost

Graphics power (TGP) decides how fast the same GPU runs in different laptops; MSI notes the value may vary by scenario. 8 GB of video memory can be a limit at high texture settings.

MSI		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; 100 W sustained TGP, 115 W with Dynamic Boost

The RTX 5070 Laptop is the strongest option in the Blade 14; RTX 5060 Laptop versions are also sold. Dynamic Boost shifts 15 W of the power budget to the GPU when CPU load is low. G-Sync is enabled in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

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Graphics modeDiscrete graphics mode (MUX design)

A MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU, removing the integrated graphics pass-through in games; switching modes may need a restart.

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Display17.3-inch FHD (1920 × 1080), 144 Hz, IPS-level panel

“IPS-level” is MSI’s term for panels with IPS-like wide viewing angles.

MSI		14-inch 3K (2880 × 1800) OLED, 16:10; 120 Hz; 0.2 ms response time; Calman Verified colour profiles

Ready profiles for Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB and Adobe RGB lock the screen to that colour space for colour-critical work. 120 Hz is lower than the previous 240 Hz IPS, but OLED response is very fast.

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Memory32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5; up to DDR5-5600; 2 slots, max 96 GB

Two modules run in dual channel. MSI notes actual speed varies with the module combination and CPU.

MSI		LPDDR5X 8000 MHz, up to 64 GB; soldered (cannot be upgraded later)

The Best Buy Canada configuration on this page has 32 GB; memory must be chosen at purchase.

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Storage1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD; 1 M.2 slot

With the single M.2 slot already used, adding capacity means replacing the SSD.

MSI		PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (up to 2 TB); single M.2 slot, upgradable to a single-sided drive up to 4 TB

There is no second SSD slot; upgrading replaces the existing drive. Double-sided M.2 drives may not fit the thin chassis.

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Ports3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2; 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0); 1 × HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz); Gigabit Ethernet; headphone/mic combo jack

There is no USB4 or Thunderbolt; the USB-C port carries data at up to 10 Gbit/s.

MSI		2 × USB4 Type-C (PD 3.0, up to 100 W charging); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1; UHS-II microSD; 3.5 mm audio; security lock slot

The USB4 ports also work with Thunderbolt 4 docks and accessories. 100 W USB-C charging needs a 20 V capable adapter and does not replace the 200 W adapter for gaming.

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WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3 MSIWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 Razer
Keyboard, camera and audio4-zone RGB gaming keyboard with Copilot key; HD 720p 30 fps webcam; 2 × 2 W speakers, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio Ready MSI—
Battery and adapter4-cell 75 Wh; 240 W adapter

The adapter must be connected for full performance in games; on battery the GPU and CPU run at lower power.

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Size and weight398 × 275.6 × 27.8 mm; 2.7 kg (with battery) MSI15.8–16.2 mm thick; about 1.63 kg Razer
Software and securityNo operating system (Free DOS); fTPM 2.0

Windows must be installed separately. fTPM 2.0 provides the security module Windows 11 requires in processor firmware.

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Warranty3-year limited warranty (MSI Spain) MSI1-year manufacturer warranty; 2-year limited battery warranty

Drops and spills are not covered by the standard warranty; RazerCare plans are sold separately.

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Cooling—Vapor chamber, dual fans, thermal hood cover, 0.05 mm fins; Honeywell PTM7958 thermal gel

The phase-change thermal gel is used to keep heat transfer between the chip and heatsink stable over time without drying out.

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Battery and charging—72 Wh; about 50% in 30 minutes with the 200 W adapter; Battery Health Optimizer in Synapse

Battery Health Optimizer lowers the charge limit for always-plugged-in use to reduce long-term battery wear. Razer quotes up to 11 hours of battery life.

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Audio and camera—Six speakers (four upward, two downward firing); 1080p IR webcam (Windows Hello) Razer
Keyboard—Per-key RGB lighting; Snap Tap via Synapse 4

Snap Tap prioritises the most recent of two selected keys, speeding up direction changes in games.

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Chassis—CNC-milled, anodised T6 aluminium unibody Razer