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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel IPS display and four zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 1TB Black

SKU CH-EKJ7-7WZ55

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS panel driven by an Intel Core i7-14650HX and RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 GPU, with 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440

Memory Size 16GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

Storage Size 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.S SSD

Operating System Windows 11 Home

  • 6" QHD 165Hz IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU drives high frame rates
  • 16GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • 4-zone RGB keyboard with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity

Processor and display for competitive gaming

The MSI Katana pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX with a 15.6-inch QHD panel running at 165 Hz. Sixteen cores reach up to 5.2 GHz for high-frame-rate play. The IPS screen covers 100% DCI-P3 color for accurate visuals.

GPU memory capacity

The GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU carries 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. That frame buffer is the single figure that determines whether the system can hold high-resolution textures and ray-tracing assets without swapping to system RAM.

Memory and storage headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD handle current titles and multitasking comfortably. The platform supports up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage for future expansion when workloads grow.

How it compares

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

Price $1,108.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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).
Refresh frequency 165 Hz
Typical for this category: the median of 2,443 items is 165 Hz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-14650HX
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Refresh frequency165 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Sound1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Video outputs1 x HDMI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Additional ports1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 5600 memory be enough for modern games or should I plan an upgrade?

The laptop ships with 16 GB DDR5 5600 and supports up to 64 GB, so you can add more later if your workload demands it.

Does the 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD leave room for a second drive?

The specifications list a single 1 TB NVMe SSD; the supplier data does not confirm an additional M.2 slot, so assume one drive unless you verify with MSI.

Can the 55.2 Wh battery handle a few hours of unplugged gaming?

Battery life varies with load; the 55.2 Wh pack is modest for a 165 Hz QHD panel and RTX 5070, so expect limited gaming time away from mains power.

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