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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with QHD screen, four zone RGB keyboard and 1TB docking station

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 64GB 2TB 1TB dock

SKU CH-3Q5J-AAYCX

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with Intel i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD and included 1TB docking station

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel i7-14650HX
  • Graphics processor?NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E

Capacity 64GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD

  • QHD 165Hz IPS anti-glare display delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 visuals
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX processor powers demanding games and multitasking
  • RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics drive high frame rates in modern titles
  • 64GB DDR5 5600MHz memory plus 2TB PCIe SSD ensure fast load times
  • Included 7-in-1 docking station adds 1TB SSD, 32GB MicroSD and versatile ports

15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD panel at 2560 x 1440 with a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth competitive play. An Intel i7-14650HX 16-core processor and GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU drive modern titles at high settings. The system ships with 64GB DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz and a 2TB PCIe SSD for fast load times. Windows 11 Pro manages the platform out of the box.

Cooler Boost 5 Thermals and Connectivity

Cooler Boost 5 moves heat away from the CPU and GPU during typical sessions so surface temperatures stay comfortable. Fan noise remains low while browsing or streaming thanks to the thermal headroom. The 16-core processor balances performance and power draw for everyday workloads. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, HDMI, RJ-45 and an audio combo jack.

Sustained Load Behaviour and Docking Station

Under extended gaming or rendering the cooling system maintains stable clocks without aggressive throttling. The 64GB DDR5 pool prevents memory pressure during long compiles or multitasking. A bundled 7-in-1 docking station adds a 1TB SSD, a 32GB microSD card with adapter, a Type-C data cable, a 3-in-1 charging cable and a suede cleaning cloth for expanded I/O and storage flexibility.

How it compares

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

Price $1,877.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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).
Memory size 64 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 5,206 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product line?MSI Katana
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel i7-14650HX
CPU cores16-core Processor
Memory
Memory size64 GB
Type of memoryDDR5 SDRAM
Storage
Storage configuration2 TB
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processor?NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 7-in-1 docking station that comes with the laptop, and which step do people often miss?

Connect the supplied Type-C data cable from the dock to the laptop USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, then attach the dock power adapter; the step many miss is plugging in that external power so the dock's 1 TB SSD and extra ports actually work.

What maintenance or replacement will the 64 GB DDR5 memory need later?

The 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules are soldered and not user-replaceable, so no routine memory maintenance is required; only a board-level repair would change capacity.

Which limit appears first on the RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 during sustained gaming?

The 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer fills before the GPU core hits its thermal ceiling, so texture-heavy QHD 165 Hz titles will hit VRAM capacity first.

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