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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 DDR5 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-MAF7-FGN8N

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 5600 and 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
  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 for vivid colour accuracy
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast compute throughput
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 memory drives modern graphics workloads
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD give ample speed and space
  • 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys plus WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 complete the feature set

15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD IPS panel running at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. 32GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD provide fast load times. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and a 4-zone RGB keyboard.

Upgrade From 60Hz Panels And Older Mobile GPUs

Moving from a 60 Hz display to the 165 Hz QHD screen sharpens motion clarity in competitive titles. The RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 video memory lifts frame rates above what previous-generation mobile GPUs deliver at this resolution. The 16-core CPU handles background streams and voice chat without stalling the game thread.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The 55.2Wh battery supports mobile use away from mains power. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 maintain stable wireless links during long sessions. The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs, fitting standard backpacks. Three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C, HDMI and RJ-45 cover peripherals and wired networking.

How it compares

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

Price $1,428.99
Cheaper than about 77% 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

Questions about this item

Does the 15.6 inch chassis leave room for a second M.2 NVMe drive?

The spec sheet lists one 1TB NVMe SSD and up to 64GB DDR5 support but does not confirm a second M.2 slot; check the service manual before buying a drive.

After opening the base cover, what is the first step to add memory or storage?

Disconnect the 55.2Wh lithium polymer battery before touching the DDR5 SODIMM slots or the M.2 socket to avoid shorting the board.

Which user replaceable parts will need attention after heavy use?

The 55.2Wh battery will lose capacity over time and the single 1TB NVMe SSD can be swapped for a larger drive when space runs out.

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