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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

MSI

MSI Katana 15 15.6" FHD 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 8GB 64GB 1TB Black gaming laptop

SKU CH-DTTX-QDTJ6

A 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory, 1TB PCIe SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • 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
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast compute
  • RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 6" FHD 144 Hz panel gives smooth motion
  • 64 GB DDR5 4800 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD for quick loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep links stable

Core hardware and audience

This laptop pairs an Intel Core i7 14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 15.6 inch FHD display runs at 144Hz for smooth motion in competitive titles. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and 64GB of DDR5 4800 system memory.

Build integration and connectivity

A 1TB PCIe SSD provides the primary storage pool and the chassis includes an HDMI 2.1 output, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port alongside a wired RJ45 Ethernet jack. Wireless networking uses Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3 for peripherals. The backlit keyboard and integrated webcam complete the standard feature set.

Capacity and practical limits

The 64GB DDR5 configuration and 1TB PCIe drive give ample headroom for modern games, creative applications and heavy multitasking without immediate upgrade pressure. Graphics memory tops out at 8GB GDDR7, which will constrain texture quality in the most demanding 4K workloads. The 144Hz 1080p panel matches the GPU sweet spot for high frame rates.

How it compares

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

Price $1,747.99
Cheaper than about 61% 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 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the i7-14650HX hit its 5.2 GHz turbo ceiling during long gaming sessions?

The i7-14650HX can reach 5.2 GHz max turbo, but sustained loads are limited by the laptop's cooling capacity and power budget, so clocks will settle lower once thermals saturate.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when the RTX 5050 and 16-core CPU run all day?

Under continuous load the dual-fan cooler spins up noticeably; surface temperatures around the keyboard deck and rear vent rise, and fan noise becomes audible in a quiet room.

Does the 64 GB DDR5 4800 kit occupy both SO-DIMM slots or leave one free for later expansion?

The 64 GB DDR5 4800 configuration fills the available memory slots, so no further RAM upgrade is possible without replacing the existing modules.

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