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

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 165Hz QHD i7-13620H RTX 4070 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-Z3J6-1ZE26

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz gaming laptop with a 10-core Intel i7-13620H, RTX 4070 graphics, 32 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440

Model 32GB/2TB W11 Pro

  • QHD 165 Hz display with 100 % DCI-P3 colour for vivid gaming visuals
  • 10-core i7-13620H up to 4.9 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6 graphics deliver high frame rates in modern titles
  • 32 GB DDR5 memory plus 2 TB PCIe SSD give ample space and speed
  • Cooler Boost 5 cooling keeps performance steady during long sessions

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6-inch QHD panel at 165Hz with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H and an RTX 4070 laptop GPU. 32GB of DDR5 and a 2TB PCIe SSD provide ample memory and fast storage for modern titles. Windows 11 Pro and a Microsoft Office licence ship pre-installed. The chassis measures 14.13 by 10.2 by 0.98 inches and weighs 4.96 pounds.

Upgrade from 60Hz or 1080p machines

Moving from a 60Hz 1080p panel to this 165Hz QHD display sharpens motion clarity and adds desktop real estate for multitasking. The 10-core CPU at 2.4GHz base and 4.9GHz turbo lifts compile times and background workloads over older quad-core parts. The RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 replaces mid-range GPUs when higher texture settings and frame rates are the goal. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 improve wireless stability versus earlier standards.

Cooler Boost 5 under sustained load

The Cooler Boost 5 thermal system uses dual fans and enlarged heat pipes to move heat away from the 45W CPU and GPU during extended sessions. Anti-glare wide-view coating maintains colour consistency at 100% DCI-P3 even as panel temperature rises. Keyboard deck stays comfortable during long matches thanks to the 4-zone RGB layout with 99-key anti-ghosting. HDMI 2.1 supports 4K at 120Hz or 8K at 60Hz for external monitors without throttling.

How it compares

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

Price $2,165.99
Pricier than about 59% 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 6 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 4,061 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameKatana 15
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
Processor model2.4 GHz
CPU cores10-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.9 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNo
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 15.6 inch 165Hz QHD panel run at its full refresh rate with the RTX 4070?

Yes. The 2560 x 1440 165Hz anti-glare display is driven by the RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, so the panel can operate at its native 165Hz without an external adapter.

Does the laptop include an SD card reader for camera offloads?

No. The specification lists no multi-format SD media card reader, so you will need a USB card reader or wireless transfer for camera files.

What ports are available for an external 4K 120Hz monitor?

The HDMI 2.1 port supports 4K at 120Hz, and the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port carries DisplayPort 1.4 for additional high-refresh external displays.

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