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MSI Katana A15 AI
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AI | RTX 4050 6GB | FHD 144Hz
15.6″ FHD 144Hz • 16GB RAM • 512GB SSD • Wi-Fi 6E • 53.5Wh
Premium Configuration:
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AI (8-core, up to 5.1 GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
• RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz Dual Channel
• Storage: 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD
• Display: 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) 144Hz IPS
• Bonus: Wi-Fi 6E + Webcam Included
₹1,17,990
28% OFF₹84,990*
*Better CPU + Wi-Fi 6E + Webcam at great price!
EMI starting from ₹4,120/month | Free Delivery
Price
₹84,990
Display
FHD 144Hz
Weight
2.25 Kg
MSI Katana A15 AI Overview
Key Highlights
- ✓ Best Price: Only ₹84,990
- ✓ Better CPU: Ryzen 7 8845HS
- ✓ RTX 4050 6GB: DLSS 3 support
- ✓ Wi-Fi 6E: Latest standard
- ✓ Webcam: Built-in camera
- ✓ Lightest: Only 2.25 kg
- ✓ AI Powered: Built-in NPU
In The Box
- 📦 MSI Katana A15 AI Laptop
- 🔌 150W Power Adapter
- 📄 User Guide & Warranty Card
- 🛡️ 2-Year Warranty
Upgrade: Better CPU + Wi-Fi 6E + Webcam for ₹3k more
Premium Advantage
- • Better CPU: 8845HS vs 8840HS
- • Wi-Fi 6E: Latest wireless
- • Webcam Included: Built-in
- • Best AI Value: Under ₹85k
- • Lightest: Only 2.25 kg
- • Complete Package: No extras needed
💰 Premium Budget Gaming Value
Better CPU for ₹3k More
At ₹84,990, get the upgraded Ryzen 7 8845HS (vs 8840HS) with better AI performance, plus Wi-Fi 6E and built-in webcam—all for just ₹3,061 more than the base model.
Complete Package Ready
Unlike the base model, this includes built-in webcam (save ₹1-2k on external) and Wi-Fi 6E (latest wireless standard)—making it the complete ready-to-use gaming laptop.
Best AI Gaming Under ₹85k
The most complete AI gaming laptop under ₹85k with RTX 4050 + Ryzen AI + webcam + Wi-Fi 6E. Competitors charge ₹95k+ for similar specs without AI features.
AMD Ryzen AI Performance – Upgraded
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AI
8-Core Zen 4 with AI NPU (Upgraded)
Upgraded: 8845HS offers 5-10% better performance than 8840HS, especially in AI tasks
RTX 4050 6GB
NVIDIA Ada Lovelace (DLSS 3)
Gaming: Excellent FHD gaming at 60-100+ FPS in AAA titles
💾 Memory (RAM)
Fast DDR5: 5600MHz for smooth multitasking
💿 Storage
Upgrade: Add 1TB/2TB later easily
📊 Performance Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
Multi-Core
~15,200
Single-Core
1,845
5% faster than 8840HS
3DMark Time Spy
Graphics Score
6,950
Excellent FHD gaming performance
Geekbench 5
Multi-Core
11,450
Strong multi-threaded performance
15.6″ FHD 144Hz Display
FHD Resolution
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Color Gamut
45% NTSC
Webcam Included!
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Built-in Webcam
HD 720p quality
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Ready for Video Calls
No external webcam needed
Advantage: Save ₹1-2k on external webcam
🔊 Audio System
- • 2x Stereo Speakers (2W each)
- • Nahimic Audio enhancement
- • 3.5mm Jack: Headphone support
- • Average quality (external speakers recommended for best experience)
Real Gaming Performance @ FHD
🎮 AAA Games @ 1080p (FHD)
Cyberpunk 2077
70 FPS
• Settings: High + RT Low
• DLSS: Quality
• Experience: Smooth
Call of Duty BO6
108 FPS
• Settings: High
• DLSS: Balanced
• Experience: Excellent
Spider-Man Remastered
87 FPS
• Settings: High
• DLSS: Quality
• Experience: Very Good
⚡ Esports Titles @ 1080p
🎯 More AAA Titles
🎮 Gaming Verdict: The upgraded Ryzen 7 8845HS + RTX 4050 combo delivers excellent FHD gaming at 60-110+ FPS in AAA titles. Esports easily hit 144+ FPS. For ₹84,990, outstanding complete package!
Design & Build Quality
🏗️ Build Materials
📏 Dimensions
Highly portable for gaming laptop
🎨 Aesthetics
- • Color: Black (Katana style)
- • Logo: MSI branding
- • Style: Gaming aesthetic
- • Vents: Aggressive cooling
MSI Cooler Boost 5 Thermal System
❄️ Advanced Cooling
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with shared heat pipes for CPU and GPU ensures stable performance during gaming sessions.
Shared CPU/GPU cooling
Efficient thermal transfer
Rear + side airflow
🌡️ Thermal Performance
CPU (Gaming)
GPU (Gaming)
4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
⌨️ Keyboard Features
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4-Zone RGB
Customizable lighting zones
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WASD Highlighted
Gaming keys emphasized
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Anti-Ghosting
N-key rollover support
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Full-Size Layout
Includes numpad
🖱️ Trackpad
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Responsive Trackpad
Good tracking accuracy
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Multi-Touch
Gesture support
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Decent Size
Adequate for daily use
Connectivity & Ports – Wi-Fi 6E Included
🔌 Complete Ports
USB Ports (4 Total)
• 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
• 3x USB 3.2 Type-A
Display Output
• 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
Other Ports
• RJ-45 Ethernet
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
📡 Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E (Upgraded!)
Latest standard – 6GHz band support for faster speeds and less congestion
Bluetooth 5.3
Latest Bluetooth standard
Advantage: Wi-Fi 6E is faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi 6
Battery Life & Charging
🔋 Battery
53.5Wh
• Type: Lithium Polymer
• Cells: 3-cell
• Light Use: 5-6 hours
• Gaming: 2-2.5 hours
⚡ Charging
150W
• Adapter: 150W
• Fast Charge: 50% in ~35min
• Full Charge: ~1.5 hours
💡 Real World
- • Video: 5-6 hours
- • Web: 5-6 hours
- • Gaming: 2-2.5 hours
⚠️ Battery Note: The 53.5Wh battery provides 5-6 hours light use (better than base model), 2-2.5 hours gaming. Keep charger handy for gaming sessions.
Complete Budget Gaming Laptop Comparison – 6 Top Competitors
How does the MSI Katana A15 AI (Ryzen 7 8845HS) at ₹84,990 compare against all major budget gaming laptops in the ₹80k-1.1L range?
MSI Katana A15 AI (8840HS)
₹81,929
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS AI
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4050 6GB
• Weight: 2.25 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • ₹3,061 cheaper than this model
- • Same RTX 4050 GPU
- • Same 2.25kg weight
- • Same AI features (Ryzen AI)
- • 5.0/5 perfect rating
- • MS Office 2021 included
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • Slightly weaker CPU (8840HS vs 8845HS)
- • No webcam (need external USB webcam)
- • Wi-Fi 6 only (not Wi-Fi 6E)
- • Missing 6GHz band support
- • Not complete package
- • Need to buy webcam separately (₹1-2k)
MSI Katana A15 AI (RTX 4060)
₹1,05,990
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AI
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4060 8GB
• Weight: 2.25 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • ₹21k more but RTX 4060 GPU
- • Same CPU (8845HS)
- • ~30% better gaming performance
- • Same AI features
- • Worth it if budget allows
- • Better for AAA gaming
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • ₹21,000 more expensive (25% increase)
- • Budget goes to ₹1.06L
- • RTX 4050 enough for FHD gaming
- • Same everything else
- • Diminishing returns for FHD
- • Save money for storage upgrade instead
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2025)
₹95,990
• Processor: Intel Core i5-12450H
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4050 6GB
• Weight: 2.4 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • ₹11k more but Lenovo brand
- • Clean professional design
- • Good build quality
- • Better keyboard layout
- • Reliable support network
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • ₹11,000 more expensive (13% increase)
- • Much older 12th Gen Intel
- • Weaker Core i5 CPU
- • Slower DDR4 RAM (not DDR5)
- • Heavier at 2.4kg
- • No AI features
- • No Wi-Fi 6E
- • Worse overall value
HP Victus 15 (2024)
₹99,990
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4050 6GB
• Weight: 2.3 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • HP brand reputation
- • Clean Victus design
- • Slightly lighter (2.3kg)
- • Good customer support
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • ₹15,000 more expensive (18% increase)
- • Much older Ryzen 5000 series CPU
- • Weaker 6-core CPU vs 8-core
- • Slower DDR4 RAM
- • No AI features
- • No Wi-Fi 6E
- • Significantly weaker CPU performance
- • Not worth ₹15k premium
Acer Nitro 5 (2024)
₹87,990
• Processor: Intel Core i5-12500H
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4050 6GB
• Weight: 2.5 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • ₹3k more but Acer brand
- • Same RTX 4050 GPU
- • Acer Nitro gaming reputation
- • Good cooling system
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • ₹3,000 more expensive
- • Older 12th Gen Intel CPU
- • Weaker Core i5 (12-core vs 8-core)
- • Slower DDR4 RAM (not DDR5)
- • Heavier at 2.5kg (250g more)
- • No AI features
- • No Wi-Fi 6E
- • No webcam
ASUS TUF A15 (2023)
₹1,09,990
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4050 6GB
• Weight: 2.2 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H)
- • Lightest at 2.2kg
- • Premium TUF build quality
- • Better cooling system
- • ASUS ROG brand prestige
- • Superior keyboard quality
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • ₹25,000 more expensive! (29% increase)
- • Same RTX 4050 GPU (no upgrade)
- • Same FHD 144Hz display
- • No AI features
- • No Wi-Fi 6E
- • Not worth ₹25k for brand alone
- • Same gaming performance
Dell G15 5530
₹1,02,990
• Processor: Intel Core i5-13450HX
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 165Hz IPS
• RAM: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: RTX 4050 6GB
• Weight: 2.65 kg
✅ Reasons to Consider
- • Dell brand reputation
- • Good customer support
- • Higher 165Hz refresh rate
- • Professional G-series design
⚠️ Reasons to Skip
- • ₹18,000 more expensive (21% increase)
- • Same RTX 4050 GPU
- • Much heavier at 2.65kg (400g more)
- • Weaker Core i5 CPU
- • No AI features
- • No Wi-Fi 6E
- • Not worth ₹18k premium
📊 Quick Comparison – All 7 Laptops Side-by-Side
| Laptop | Price | CPU | GPU | RAM | Weight | Extras | Value |
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| MSI Katana (8840HS) | ₹81,929 | R7 8840HS AI | RTX 4050 | DDR5 | 2.25 kg | Office | ★★★★★ |
| MSI Katana (8845HS) 🏆 | ₹84,990 | R7 8845HS AI | RTX 4050 | DDR5 | 2.25 kg | 6E+Cam | ★★★★★ |
| Acer Nitro 5 | ₹87,990 | i5-12500H | RTX 4050 | DDR4 | 2.5 kg | – | ★★★☆☆ |
| Lenovo LOQ 15 | ₹95,990 | i5-12450H | RTX 4050 | DDR4 | 2.4 kg | – | ★★★☆☆ |
| HP Victus 15 | ₹99,990 | R5 5600H | RTX 4050 | DDR4 | 2.3 kg | – | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dell G15 5530 | ₹1,02,990 | i5-13450HX | RTX 4050 | DDR5 | 2.65 kg | – | ★★☆☆☆ |
| MSI Katana (RTX 4060) | ₹1,05,990 | R7 8845HS AI | RTX 4060 | DDR5 | 2.25 kg | 6E+Cam | ★★★★☆ |
| ASUS TUF A15 | ₹1,09,990 | R7 7735HS | RTX 4050 | DDR5 | 2.2 kg | – | ★★★☆☆ |
📈 Competitive Analysis Summary
💰 Price Comparison
- • Cheapest: MSI 8840HS (₹81.9k) – no webcam
- • Best Complete: MSI 8845HS (₹85k) 🏆
- • Mid-Range: Acer/Lenovo (₹88-96k)
- • Premium: ASUS TUF (₹1.10L)
🎯 Performance Ranking
- 1. MSI RTX 4060 (best GPU)
- 2. MSI 8845HS (best complete)
- 3. MSI 8840HS (best budget)
- 4-7. Others (older/weaker CPUs)
⚡ Key Differentiators
- • Only AI: MSI Katana series only
- • Only Wi-Fi 6E: MSI 8845HS only
- • Only DDR5: MSI + Dell + ASUS
- • Lightest: ASUS (2.2kg) & MSI (2.25kg)
🏆 Clear Winner: MSI Katana A15 AI (8845HS) at ₹84,990
Best Complete Package: At ₹84,990, this is the most complete AI gaming laptop with upgraded CPU + Wi-Fi 6E + built-in webcam. For just ₹3,061 more than the base model, you get significant upgrades that competitors charge ₹11-25k more for.
💰 Price Advantage
- • ₹3k more than base (worth it!)
- • ₹11k cheaper than Lenovo LOQ
- • ₹15k cheaper than HP Victus
- • ₹18k cheaper than Dell G15
- • ₹21k cheaper than MSI RTX 4060
- • ₹25k cheaper than ASUS TUF
🎯 Unique Features
- • ONLY with Wi-Fi 6E under ₹85k
- • ONLY with AI NPU + webcam
- • Best CPU (8845HS) at this price
- • Lightest complete package (2.25kg)
- • Latest DDR5-5600 RAM
- • Complete ready-to-use setup
⚡ Performance Lead
- • 5-10% faster CPU than 8840HS
- • 30-40% faster than Intel i5 laptops
- • Wi-Fi 6E = faster, less lag
- • Built-in webcam = no USB needed
- • AI NPU = 40% faster AI tasks
- • Best value complete package
Why It Wins: Every competitor either:
- • Costs ₹11-25k MORE without Wi-Fi 6E or AI features (Lenovo/HP/Dell/ASUS)
- • Has much OLDER/WEAKER CPUs from 2021-2023 (all non-MSI competitors)
- • Uses SLOWER DDR4 RAM instead of DDR5 (Lenovo/HP/Acer)
- • Lacks WEBCAM requiring external purchase (base MSI model)
- • Missing AI NPU for productivity boost (all competitors)
Bottom Line: For complete AI-powered gaming under ₹85k with Wi-Fi 6E + webcam + latest CPU, the MSI Katana A15 AI (8845HS) is the undisputed champion. The ₹3k premium over base model is absolutely worth it. Best value complete gaming laptop of 2024!
Complete Pros & Cons
✅ Major Strengths (20)
- • Better CPU: 8845HS vs 8840HS
- • Great Price: Only ₹84,990
- • 28% OFF: From ₹1,17,990
- • Wi-Fi 6E: Latest 6GHz wireless
- • Webcam Included: Save ₹1-2k
- • AMD Ryzen AI: Built-in NPU
- • Lightest: Only 2.25 kg
- • RTX 4050 6GB: DLSS 3 support
- • DDR5-5600: Fast RAM
- • 144Hz Display: Smooth gaming
- • Upgradable: RAM to 64GB
- • 2x M.2 Slots: Storage expansion
- • 4-Zone RGB: Gaming aesthetics
- • Cooler Boost 5: Good cooling
- • 2-Year Warranty: Coverage included
- • Best Value: Complete package
- • Free Delivery: Amazon
- • EMI Options: ₹4,120/month
- • Latest Tech: 2024 Ryzen AI
- • Complete Ready: No extras needed
⚠️ Limitations (13)
- • ₹3k More: Than 8840HS base model
- • Small Battery: 53.5Wh (vs 75Wh typical)
- • Short Gaming Battery: 2-2.5 hours
- • RTX 4050: Entry-level GPU
- • Plastic Build: Not premium metal
- • Average Display: 45% NTSC color
- • Low Brightness: ~250 nits
- • Average Speakers: Lacking bass
- • Fan Noise: Audible under load
- • FHD Only: No QHD option
- • Gets Warm: Under sustained gaming
- • Budget Aesthetics: Not flashy
- • No Laptop Bag: Not included
Final Verdict
Overall Rating
Best Complete AI Laptop
🎮 Perfect For
- ✅ Need complete package (webcam + Wi-Fi 6E)
- ✅ Budget gamers under ₹85k
- ✅ Students needing webcam for online classes
- ✅ AI enthusiasts on budget
- ✅ Want lightest gaming laptop
- ✅ Content creators (AI-powered)
❌ Not Ideal For
- ❌ Want longer battery life (8+ hours)
- ❌ Need RTX 4060/4070 power
- ❌ Want premium metal build
- ❌ Need QHD/4K display
🎯 Final Thoughts
The MSI Katana A15 AI (8845HS) at ₹84,990 is the best complete AI gaming laptop under ₹85k. For just ₹3,061 more than the base model, you get a better CPU, Wi-Fi 6E, and built-in webcam—making this the most complete package.
The upgraded Ryzen 7 8845HS offers 5-10% better performance than 8840HS, especially in AI tasks. The Wi-Fi 6E provides faster, more reliable wireless connectivity with 6GHz band support. The built-in webcam saves you ₹1-2k and eliminates the hassle of buying/carrying an external one.
Gaming performance is excellent with RTX 4050 + DLSS 3 delivering 60-110+ FPS in AAA titles at FHD. At 2.25kg, it’s the lightest gaming laptop in its class, making it highly portable for students and professionals.
Bottom Line: If you want the most complete AI gaming package under ₹85k, this is the clear choice. The ₹3k premium over the base model is absolutely worth it for Wi-Fi 6E + webcam + better CPU. Highly recommended!
Complete Technical Specifications
| MSI KATANA A15 AI (8845HS) COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| PERFORMANCE | |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AI (8-core Zen 4) – Upgraded |
| Max Boost | Up to 5.1 GHz |
| AI NPU | Built-in Ryzen AI (40% faster AI tasks) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| DISPLAY | |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inches (40 cm) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS-Level |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| DESIGN | |
| Weight | 2.25 kg (Lightest!) |
| Dimensions | 359 x 259 x 24 mm |
| Keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard |
| Webcam | Built-in HD 720p (Included!) |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax with 6GHz) – Upgraded! |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB Ports | 1x USB-C + 3x USB-A (4 total) |
| Battery | 53.5Wh Lithium Polymer (3-cell) |
| Power Adapter | 150W |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Warranty | 2 Years Carry-in |
