MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz Intel Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD gaming laptop

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana combines a 15.6-inch QHD IPS panel at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 memory and a one-terabyte PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD support fast load times. Windows 11 Pro and Copilot+ PC features are included out of the box. The black chassis targets gamers who want high refresh visuals in a portable form.

Sustained load behaviour

The sixteen-core processor reaches up to 5.2 GHz across eight performance and eight efficient cores with twenty-four threads. The dedicated RTX 5070 GPU provides eight gigabytes of GDDR7 video memory for extended sessions. DDR5 memory runs at 5600 MHz to keep data flowing during long gaming or rendering workloads. The 55.2 Wh battery supplies power for mobile use away from an outlet.

Build, connectivity and daily use

The thin-bezel display covers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour for accurate visuals. A four-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys allows customised lighting and reliable input. Ports include three USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet and a headphone-microphone combo jack. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless peripherals and networks. Dimensions are 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches with a weight of 4.29 lbs.