MSI Katana 15 (B13V) vs MSI Cyborg 15 (A13V)
Intel Core i9-13900H against Intel Core i7-13620H, 2.25 vs 1.98 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Katana 15 (B13V) | Cyborg 15 (A13V) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,54,990 (RTX 4050) / ₹1,64,990 (RTX 4060) / ₹1,79,990 (RTX 4070) | No info |
| Announced | January 2023 | January 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | B13VEK-297IN / B13VEK-2220IN / B13VEK-2432IN / B13VFK-296IN / B13VFK-843IN / B13VGK-2009IN | A13VFK-1079IN (India); A13VE, A13VEK, A13VF, A13VFK (global) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359 x 259 x 24.9 mm | 359.36 x 250.34 x 21.95 to 22.9 mm |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 22.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Build | No info | Translucent cyberpunk-style chassis |
| Colours | Black | Translucent Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | IPS-level |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | No info | No info |
| Colour Gamut | No info | 100% sRGB (typical, India SKU) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-13620H / i7-13700H / i9-13900H | Intel Core i7-13620H (India); global page lists up to 13th Gen Core i7 |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-13900H, 14-core CPU (6P + 8E), 20 threads, up to 5.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-13620H, 10-core CPU (6P + 4E), 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB / RTX 4060 8GB / RTX 4070 8GB (105W with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (India), RTX 4050 6GB in other markets (45W with Dynamic Boost) |
| NPU | None | None |
| RAM Options | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Options | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 1 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.5 Wh (3-cell) | 53.5 Wh (3-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 200W adapter | 120W adapter |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz) | HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz) |
| Headphone Jack | Combo audio jack | Combo audio jack |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4 (by SKU) | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (30fps) | 720p (30fps) |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2W each |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | 4-zone RGB | 4-zone RGB |
| Key Travel | 1.7 mm | Not published by MSI |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Kensington lock |
| Notable Features | Two M.2 SSD slots, Meta Ready certified (RTX 4060 and 4070 SKUs), Office Home 2024 on some SKUs | Translucent chassis design, Office Home 2024 included (India SKU) |