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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with 144Hz FHD display and backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 64GB 1TB

SKU CH-T63W-TC956

A 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Smooth 144Hz FHD display for fluid motion in fast games
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 64 GB DDR5 4800 memory handles multitasking and content creation
  • 1 TB PCIe SSD plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast storage and connectivity

Katana 15 Gaming Laptop 15.6 144Hz

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16 core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro and an Office 2021 licence are pre-installed.

Check power and ports before ordering

The unit includes a 1 x HDMI v2.1 output, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port plus an RJ45 Ethernet jack. Verify that your external displays and peripherals match these interfaces. Wireless connectivity uses Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Build quality and daily connectivity

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x .99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds in a black finish. A backlit keyboard and integrated webcam support long sessions and video calls. The port layout keeps wired networking and multiple high-speed USB connections accessible at the desk.

How it compares

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

Price $1,496.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineKatana 15
Model nameMSI 15.6
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor model2.2 GHz
CPU cores16-core Processor
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (100 Mbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Power
Battery runtimeUp to 7 h
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the MSI Katana 15 ship with the 64 GB DDR5 4800 memory and 1 TB PCIe SSD already installed, or must I buy them separately?

The laptop comes with 64 GB of DDR5 4800 memory and a 1 TB PCIe SSD fitted from the factory, so no extra purchase is needed for those components.

Should I choose the RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 configuration or is there another GPU option listed for this model?

Only the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 is specified for this Katana 15; no alternative graphics option appears in the product data.

What does the 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel mean for everyday gaming on this machine?

The 144 Hz refresh rate on the 1920 x 1080 display delivers smoother motion in fast-paced titles, matched by the RTX 5050 GPU and 16-core i7-14650HX processor.

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