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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 i7-14650HX RTX 5070 32GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-35AA-FDDPW

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, RTX 5070 GDDR7 GPU, 32GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Sharp 15.6" QHD 165Hz IPS panel for fluid visuals
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers modern titles
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD for fast loads
  • Windows 11 Pro with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps you connected

15.6 QHD 165Hz RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop

This MSI Katana laptop pairs a 15.6-inch QHD IPS panel at 165Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32GB DDR5 5600 RAM and a 2TB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro and a 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the package.

Suits competitive gamers

The 165Hz QHD screen and RTX 5070 suit players who value fluid motion and detail at native resolution. The 16-core CPU handles streaming and heavy multitasking. Buyers who need longer unplugged runtime or a lighter chassis should look at models with larger batteries or slimmer profiles.

55.2Wh battery capacity decides portability

The 55.2Wh battery sets the limit for time away from power under load. Gaming sessions will require the adapter. If your workflow demands several hours of discrete GPU work without a socket, this capacity is the deciding factor.

How it compares

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

Price $1,564.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 storage2 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

Questions about this item

Will the 2 TB NVMe drive accept a second M.2 module if I need more space later?

The laptop ships with a single 2 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD installed; a second M.2 slot is not confirmed in the specifications.

Does the 165 Hz QHD panel cover the full DCI-P3 gamut for colour-critical work?

The 15.6 inch 2560 x 1440 IPS display is rated at 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage.

Can the 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory be expanded to 64 GB?

The platform supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600, so an upgrade to 64 GB is possible.

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