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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 RTX 5070 i7-14650HX 32GB 512GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-19W6-Z87RA

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX and RTX 5070 GDDR7 graphics for high-frame-rate gaming

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Sharp 165 Hz QHD IPS panel for fluid competitive play
  • 16-core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 and 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe keep data flowing
  • 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys plus WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 complete the setup

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 512GB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed. The 4 zone RGB keyboard includes anti-ghost keys for accurate input.

16-core i7-14650HX sustained performance

The 16-core processor combines 8 performance and 8 efficient cores, reaching up to 5.2 GHz under load. The RTX 5070 provides 8GB of GDDR7 video memory for demanding titles. A 55.2Wh lithium-polymer battery powers the system during mobile use. Thermal management balances clock speeds during extended sessions.

4 zone RGB keyboard and port layout

Three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 and a combo audio jack handle peripherals and external displays. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 manage wireless connections. The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs. The single M.2 slot limits future storage expansion to one drive.

How it compares

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

Price $1,287.99
Cheaper than about 83% 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 storage512 GB
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

Will the 512 GB NVMe SSD be enough for modern games, or should I plan a second drive?

The laptop ships with a 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drive; large titles can exceed 100 GB each, so many buyers add a second M.2 module later.

Can the 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory be upgraded to 64 GB?

The board supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600, so a second 32 GB module can be installed in the free slot.

Does the 15.6 inch QHD 165 Hz panel cover 100 % DCI-P3 for colour work?

Yes, the IPS display is specified at 100 % DCI-P3 with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate.

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