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

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 32GB 512GB Black B14WGK-293US

SKU CH-1G2T-X0BBJ

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX and an RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7, backed by 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440

Memory Size 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

Storage Size 512GB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core i7-14650HX hits 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with 4-zone RGB keyboard and Windows 11 Pro

15.6 QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD IPS panel at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD support fast load times. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed for immediate use.

Display and Connectivity Limits

The 165 Hz refresh rate caps visible frame updates on the built-in screen. External displays connect through HDMI and are limited by that port's specification. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 provide wireless bandwidth within the 6E spectrum allocation. The 1 Gbps LAN port sets the wired network ceiling.

Installation Notes

The laptop arrives fully assembled with the operating system configured. Driver updates for the RTX 5070 and chipset may be required after first boot. Memory and storage upgrades involve removing the base cover and handling M.2 modules. Anti-ghost keyboard lighting is controlled through the included software utility.

How it compares

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

Price $1,270.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
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 Pro
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 512 GB NVMe SSD be enough for a modern game library, or should I plan a second drive?

The laptop ships with a 512 GB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe drive; many current titles exceed 100 GB each, so a second M.2 drive is advisable if you keep several large games installed.

Does the 15.6 inch QHD panel cover the full DCI-P3 colour space for creative work?

The manufacturer specifies 100 % DCI-P3 coverage on the 165 Hz IPS display, making it suitable for colour-critical tasks as well as gaming.

Can the 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory be upgraded later if I need more capacity?

The system supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600 across two slots, so the existing 32 GB can be expanded by adding or replacing modules.

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