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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard and matte finish

MSI

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

SKU CH-8VBG-N90P7

A 15.6" FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory 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 gameplay from the 15.6" FHD 144Hz panel
  • Fast multitasking with 64GB DDR5 4800 memory
  • Responsive storage via 1TB PCIe SSD
  • High frame rates from RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics
  • Stable online play using Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3

Katana 15 i7 14650HX RTX 5050

This 15.6 inch gaming laptop pairs a 16 core Intel Core i7 14650HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that carries 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The 144 Hz FHD panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution for fast-paced visual work and play. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2021 licence are pre-installed.

Black chassis RJ45 HDMI 2.1 USB 3.2 Gen2

The black chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds, offering a portable footprint for daily carry. Connectivity includes a Gigabit RJ45 port, one HDMI 2.1 output, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port. Wireless is handled by Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3.

64 GB DDR5 4800 1 TB PCIe SSD

Memory runs at 64 GB of DDR5 4800 while storage is provided by a 1 TB PCIe SSD. The 16 core CPU operates at a 2.2 GHz base with a 5.2 GHz maximum turbo, and the RTX 5050 graphics subsystem uses GDDR7 video memory. A backlit keyboard and integrated webcam complete the feature set.

How it compares

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

Price $1,604.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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

Does the 15.6 inch 144Hz panel support an external monitor at high refresh rates?

Yes, the HDMI 2.1 port can drive an external display at high refresh rates, and the three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports also carry video signals for additional monitors.

Will the 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD handle current games and heavy multitasking without upgrades?

The 64GB DDR5 4800 configuration and 1TB PCIe SSD provide ample capacity for modern titles and demanding workloads, so no immediate memory or storage upgrades are required.

What wireless and wired connectivity does the laptop include for low-latency gaming?

It features Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless play, plus a built-in RJ45 Ethernet port for a stable wired connection.

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