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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 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-MTZB-WSD8C

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS display pairs with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, plus 32GB DDR5 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 size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440

Memory Size 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

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

Operating System Windows 11 Home

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz with 16 cores
  • RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 memory
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 RAM plus 1 TB NVMe SSD
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with 4-zone RGB keyboard

15.6-inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana combines a 15.6-inch QHD IPS panel at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed for immediate use. The black chassis targets gamers who want high refresh-rate visuals and strong multi-threaded performance in a portable form.

Thermals and power in daily use

A 55.2Wh lithium-polymer battery supplies power away from the mains. The 16-core 24-thread CPU can reach 5.2 GHz under load, while the RTX 5070 provides 8GB of GDDR7 video memory for graphics-intensive tasks. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless connectivity with low latency. Gigabit LAN adds a wired option for stable network sessions.

Build, connectors and everyday practicality

The laptop measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs, making it manageable for regular transport. A 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys supports precise input during long sessions. Ports include three USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 and a headphone/microphone combo jack. The thin-bezel display covers 100% DCI-P3 for accurate colour reproduction.

How it compares

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

Price $1,315.99
Cheaper than about 82% 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 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 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install extra DDR5 5600 memory in the laptop, and which step do people often get wrong?

Remove the base screws, lift the panel, and insert the module at an angle until it clicks; the step people miss is pressing down firmly until the retention clips snap shut on both sides.

What maintenance or replacement will the 55.2Wh battery need later?

The lithium-polymer pack is not user-replaceable; when runtime drops noticeably, book a service appointment for a full battery swap.

What limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7?

GPU temperature hits its thermal ceiling first, causing the 165Hz panel to throttle frame rates until the cooling system catches up.

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