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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and anti-glare display

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD IPS 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 1TB Gaming Laptop WiFi 6E Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-WXW6-EWGDX

15.6 inch QHD 165 Hz IPS display driven by an Intel i7-14650HX 16 core processor and RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, with 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory, 1 TB PCIe storage, WiFi 6E.

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel i7-14650HX
  • Graphics processor?NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E

Capacity 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD

  • QHD 165Hz IPS display delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 visuals at 15.6 inches
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX powers through heavy workloads and intense gaming sessions
  • 16GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz plus 1TB PCIe SSD enables fast multitasking and load times
  • RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates and detailed graphics
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI and RJ-45 keep you connected

Built for competitive play

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD IPS panel running at 165 Hz with an Intel i7-14650HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. Sixteen gigabytes of 5600 MHz DDR5 and a 1 TB PCIe SSD give quick access to large game libraries and creative assets. Windows 11 Pro manages the platform while WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless duties.

Thermals and daily power

Cooler Boost 5 moves heat away from the CPU and GPU during ordinary sessions so surface temperatures stay comfortable for keyboard use. Fan noise remains subdued while browsing, streaming or working in lighter titles, and the 165 Hz display keeps motion clear without demanding peak wattage from the hardware.

Sustained load behaviour

Under extended gaming or rendering workloads the cooling system maintains higher fan speeds to keep clock rates stable across the 16-core processor and RTX 5070 GPU. Frame pacing stays consistent on the QHD panel and the 1 TB drive continues delivering data without thermal throttling that would cut performance mid-session.

How it compares

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

Price $1,421.99
Cheaper than about 78% 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).
Memory size 16 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 5,206 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product line?MSI Katana
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel i7-14650HX
CPU cores16-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Type of memoryDDR5 SDRAM
Storage
Storage configuration1 TB
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processor?NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 1TB docking station that comes with the Katana, and what step do people miss?

Connect the supplied Type-C data cable to the laptop's single USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, then attach the dock's power adapter; the step most users skip is installing the dock's driver package before transferring data.

Which components inside this laptop will need replacement first, and what specs should I match?

The 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and the 1TB PCIe SSD are the only user-replaceable parts; any new RAM must be DDR5 SODIMM at 5600 MHz, and any new SSD must fit the M.2 slot.

What thermal limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7?

The Cooler Boost 5 system hits its maximum fan curve once the GPU core reaches its thermal throttle point, causing clock speeds to drop until temperatures fall.

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