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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 GDDR7 16GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-TCMK-7PFDQ

A 15.6 inch QHD 165 Hz IPS panel with 100 percent DCI-P3 colour is driven by a 16 core Intel Core i7-14650HX and an RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 memory.

  • 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
  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour accuracy
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz for fast compute
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 memory drives modern graphics workloads
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 RAM plus 1 TB NVMe SSD give responsive multitasking and capacity
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with 4-zone RGB keyboard complete a balanced gaming feature set

15.6 inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz laptop pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU. A 15.6 inch 2560 x 1440 IPS panel runs at 165 Hz. The system ships with 16GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This configuration suits gamers who want high refresh QHD play on a 15.6 inch form factor with 16 core processing power. Buyers needing a touchscreen, a larger chassis or a higher GPU memory allocation should consider other models. The 16GB memory and 1TB storage are fixed in this listing.

Deciding specification 8GB GDDR7 video memory

The RTX 5070 laptop GPU provides 8GB GDDR7 video memory. That figure determines whether the notebook can hold the textures and frame buffers your titles demand at QHD 165Hz. If your workflow needs more VRAM, this unit will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $1,242.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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
Hard driveNo
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

Questions about this item

Does the HDMI port on this laptop support 2560 x 1440 at 165 Hz?

The built-in display runs at 2560 x 1440 and 165 Hz; the HDMI output can drive an external monitor at that resolution and refresh rate if the external display and cable also support it.

What are the exact dimensions and weight so I can check if it fits my sleeve?

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs; compare those figures with your sleeve's internal clearance before buying.

How do I add a second NVMe drive, and which screw do people forget?

Remove the bottom panel, insert the M.2 2280 NVMe SSD into the empty slot at a slight angle, then secure it with the single retaining screw — many users forget to reinstall that screw after seating the drive.

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