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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 64GB 2TB Gaming Laptop

SKU CH-Z7MC-KMXX5

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS panel drives a 16 core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 5600 and 2TB NVMe in a 4.29 lb black chassis with 4 zone RGB keyboard, WiFi 6E and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440

Memory Size 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

Storage Size 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.S SSD

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • QHD 165Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid gaming colour
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz across 16 cores and 24 threads
  • RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 1440p play
  • 64GB DDR5 5600 memory and 2TB NVMe SSD keep large libraries ready
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the setup

15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz laptop targets gamers and creators who want high refresh-rate visuals in a portable chassis. It runs Windows 11 Pro and includes a 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys. A 55.2 Wh lithium-polymer battery powers the system. The black finish completes the understated look.

Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor

The single specification that defines fit is the Intel Core i7-14650HX with 16 cores (8P+8E) and 24 threads, reaching up to 5.2 GHz. This CPU handles multi-threaded workloads and modern game engines without bottlenecking the discrete GPU. No other processor option exists for this configuration.

64 GB DDR5 5600 and 2 TB NVMe storage

The 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD provide ample headroom for large texture packs, virtual machines and concurrent applications. The 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer on the RTX 5070 becomes the limiting factor at extreme resolutions or heavy ray-tracing loads.

How it compares

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

Price $2,057.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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 size64 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

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Questions about this item

Will the 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS panel cover the full DCI-P3 gamut for colour-critical work?

The manufacturer highlights state 100% DCI-P3 coverage on the 2560 x 1440 165 Hz IPS display.

Can the 64GB DDR5 5600 memory be expanded later, or is it soldered?

The specification lists 64GB DDR5 5600 memory; the supplier description notes upgrades are installed by opening the original packaging, implying the memory is replaceable.

Which video outputs are available for an external 1440p 165Hz monitor?

The laptop provides one HDMI port and one USB Type C port; both can drive an external QHD 165 Hz display.

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