Side by side
MSI Katana 15 vs. Katana 17 (B13V)
Same MSI Katana platform in two sizes — Compare RAM and SSD upgrades, charging and display support side by side.
Key differences
On the specifications compared below, these two models match wherever both are documented — the table shows every row.
| Katana 15 B13V | Katana 17 B13V | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM upgradeable | yes | yes |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Soldered memory | None verified | None verified |
| Storage upgradeable | yes | yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage interface | PCIe | PCIe |
| SSD PCIe generation | Gen 4 | Gen 4 |
| USB-C charging | unknown | unknown |
| Recommended PD wattage | Unknown | Unknown |
| Max external displays | Unknown | Unknown |
| Dock capability | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
Specifications can vary by region, configuration and revision. See each model’s own page for sources and full details.