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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 165Hz QHD+ i9-14900HX RTX 5070 12GB 16GB 512GB

SKU CH-PT28-FF7TF

A 15.6 inch 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 24-core i9-14900HX reaches 5.80 GHz for demanding workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 6-inch 165 Hz QHD+ panel delivers smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 512 GB PCIe SSD keep data flowing fast
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 maintain stable wireless connections

15.6-inch 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop built around a 165Hz QHD+ IPS panel. It runs on an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, reaching 5.8 GHz turbo frequency. Graphics come from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12GB GDDR7 memory. The system includes 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB PCIe SSD.

Suited for competitive shooters.

The 165Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 resolution suit fast-paced competitive titles where motion clarity matters. The 45% NTSC colour coverage means creative professionals working with wide-gamut content should look at a display with higher colour volume. Buyers needing more than 16GB of memory or a larger SSD out of the box will need to plan an upgrade.

165Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS panel

The single specification that decides fit is the 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS display running at 2560 x 1600 with 45% NTSC coverage. If your workflow or games benefit from high refresh at this resolution and the colour gamut is acceptable, the laptop matches the requirement. If you need wider colour or a different refresh target, the panel is the limiting factor.

How it compares

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

Price $1,835.99
Cheaper than about 57% 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 12 GB
Higher 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 i9 14th Gen
Processor model4.2 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.8 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNo
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions and weight of the MSI Katana 15 so I can check bag fit?

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches and weighs 4.96 pounds.

Which screw type secures the bottom panel for RAM or SSD upgrades, and which step do owners often miss?

Phillips-head screws hold the panel; the step often missed is disconnecting the battery connector before lifting the board.

When will the 512GB PCIe SSD or 16GB DDR5 memory need replacement, and what limits them?

The 512GB PCIe SSD and 16GB DDR5 have no fixed lifespan; replace the SSD when write endurance is reached or the RAM if capacity becomes insufficient.

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