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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 15.6" FHD 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 64GB 1TB Black gaming laptop

SKU CH-NA7Q-B7M3D

A 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX and an RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7, plus 64GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Smooth 144Hz FHD panel for fluid gameplay
  • 16-core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics for modern titles
  • 64GB DDR5 4800 and 1TB PCIe SSD for fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connections

15.6" 144Hz FHD gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6 inch 1920 x 1080 144Hz panel with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16 core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics. Sixty four gigabytes of DDR5 4800 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD provide capacity for modern titles and multitasking. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed on the black chassis.

Thermals and power in daily use

The 16 core 24 thread CPU runs at a 2.2 GHz base and can reach 5.2 GHz max turbo, while the RTX 5050 carries 8GB GDDR7 video memory. Under typical gaming loads the cooling system manages heat from both chips without excessive fan noise. Power draw scales with the 30 MB L3 cache workload and the 144Hz refresh rate demand.

Build and connectivity day to day

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds, fitting a backlit keyboard and a webcam. Ports include RJ45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless duties.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,466.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineKatana 15
Model nameMSI 15.6
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor model2.2 GHz
CPU cores16-core Processor
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (100 Mbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Power
Battery runtimeUp to 7 h
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install extra memory in the Katana 15 and what step is often missed?

The laptop ships with 64 GB of DDR5 4800 already fitted across its two SODIMM slots, so there is no free slot for an additional module; if you replace the existing sticks you must match DDR5 4800 exactly and re-enable XMP in BIOS after the swap.

Which component in this Katana 15 will need replacement first under heavy use?

The 1 TB PCIe SSD is the only user-replaceable storage device; its write endurance determines when a fresh drive is required, while the soldered Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 radios are not serviceable.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained loads on the i7-14650HX and RTX 5050?

The 16-core CPU can hit its 5.2 GHz turbo ceiling and then throttle to stay within the chassis cooling capacity, so processor temperature is the first limiter during long gaming or rendering sessions.

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