MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK-032XES / Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (83DE0005US)

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

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.

175 W is the highest total graphics power Lenovo allows in this model; going above NVIDIA’s 60–150 W base range for the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU relies on Dynamic Boost 2.0. The desktop RTX 4080 is a different product.

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.

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

DisplayHDR 400 is VESA’s entry-level HDR tier; it does not require local dimming, so HDR looks less striking than on OLED or Mini LED. 240 Hz and G-SYNC give smooth, tear-free motion in fast games. Lenovo notes that “IPS” may also cover similar panel types such as PLS, ADS and AHVA.

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

This configuration ships with a single module, so memory runs single-channel until a matching module is added to the second slot. Lenovo’s 32 GB limit is based on the modules it has tested.

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

PCIe 4.0 x4 allows up to 8 GB/s in theory; real speed depends on the SSD. There is no card reader.

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

140 W charging over USB-C needs Lenovo’s own adapter; other adapters may deliver less. Up to four independent displays including the internal one are supported; Lenovo lists up to 4K/60 Hz for external outputs. Ethernet is 1 Gbit/s, not 2.5G, and supports Wake-on-LAN.

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

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

Liquid metal transfers heat between the chip and cooler more efficiently than standard paste, which makes servicing more delicate.

Lenovo says Super Rapid Charge reaches 30% in 10 minutes, 70% in 30 minutes and 100% in 80 minutes. 99.9 Wh sits just under the usual airline battery limit. Lenovo quotes 10.4 hours of 1080p video playback at 150 nits.