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

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6 QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 GDDR7 32GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-6F53-7FZ95

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, RTX 5070 GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD

  • 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
  • 6 inch QHD IPS panel at 165 Hz for smooth detail
  • 16 core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe for speed
  • 4 zone RGB keyboard WiFi 6E BT 5.3 HDMI Windows 11 Home

15.6 QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana pairs 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 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Home and Copilot+ PC features are included for productivity and play.

HDMI and LAN Practical Limits

The HDMI output and the 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port set the external display and wired network ceiling. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless links. Three USB Type A ports and one USB Type C port cover peripherals and storage. The headphone and microphone combo jack completes the I/O set.

Build Quality and Daily Use

The black chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by .99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs. A 55.2Wh lithium polymer battery powers the system. The 4 zone RGB keyboard with anti ghost keys supports low light gaming. Thin bezel design maximises the 100% DCI-P3 screen area for immersive visuals.

How it compares

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

Price $1,547.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 32 GB DDR5 5600 configuration or plan for a 64 GB upgrade?

The laptop ships with 32 GB DDR5 5600 installed and supports up to 64 GB, so you can start with 32 GB and add another matched kit later if workloads demand it.

What does the 165 Hz QHD panel deliver in actual gameplay?

The 15.6 inch IPS display runs at 2560 x 1440 and refreshes at 165 Hz, giving smooth motion and full DCI-P3 colour coverage for fast-paced titles.

Which video outputs does the HDMI port support on this model?

The single HDMI port connects external monitors or TVs, while the USB Type-C and three USB Type-A ports handle peripherals and additional displays.

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