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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 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-JF1V-QGT62

A 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for fast compute
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel delivers smooth motion in games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 64 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD handle large workloads
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 give reliable wireless links

Katana 15 15.6 inch 144Hz gaming laptop

This 15.6 inch FHD laptop runs at 144Hz and pairs an Intel Core i7 14650HX with 16 cores and 24 threads with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 carrying 8GB GDDR7. It ships with 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home and Office 2021 are pre-installed.

Sustained load behaviour

The 16 core processor operates at a 2.2 GHz base and can reach 5.2 GHz max turbo across 24 threads with 30 MB L3 cache. The RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 maintains graphics throughput during extended sessions. DDR5 4800 memory and the PCIe SSD keep data moving without bottlenecking the CPU or GPU.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds, providing room for airflow around the 16 core CPU and RTX 5050. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Ethernet RJ45, HDMI 2.1, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. A backlit keyboard and webcam complete the package.

How it compares

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

Price $1,617.99
Cheaper than about 68% 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 storage2 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

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