MSI Katana 17
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Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 37%
Pros
- Not as obnoxious as other low-grade gaming laptops
- Wide range of configurations available
- Upgradable
Cons
- Dated port selection
- Often sold with old CPU / GPU combos
- Poor display
- Low-grade plastic construction
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Specifications
Variants shown:
B12U
B12V
B13U
B13V
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