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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel display and 4 zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-W96D-X56ER

15.6-inch QHD 165Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX and an RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU with 16GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB 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 Pro

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid gaming colour
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for high frame-rate performance
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at 2560 x 1440
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD load games fast
  • 4-zone RGB anti-ghost keyboard, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Windows 11 Pro complete the package

15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS panel running at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. It ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD under Windows 11 Pro.

Suited for competitive play on a mid-size screen

The 16-core CPU and 8 GB GDDR7 GPU handle modern titles at QHD resolution with high refresh rates, while the 4-zone RGB keyboard and 100% DCI-P3 coverage support colour-critical work. Buyers needing more than 16 GB of RAM or a larger 2 TB drive should look at configurable variants.

16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe provide solid headroom

The memory ceiling sits at 64 GB DDR5, so future upgrades are straightforward. The single 1 TB NVMe slot can be swapped for a 2 TB module when storage runs low. The 55.2 Wh battery and 1000 Mbps LAN define the practical limits for untethered and wired sessions.

How it compares

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

Price $1,122.99
Cheaper than about 89% 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
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

What extra hardware is needed to use the 1TB NVMe SSD already installed?

Nothing extra is needed; the 1TB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD is factory-fitted and bootable out of the box.

Will my existing USB-A mouse and headset work with the three USB Type-A ports?

Yes, the three USB Type-A ports support standard USB-A peripherals such as mice and headsets.

How can I confirm the 165 Hz panel is running at its native refresh rate in Windows 11 Pro?

Open Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and verify the refresh rate shows 165 Hz for the built-in 15.6" QHD screen.

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