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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6" FHD 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-128H-T9S0M

A 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop powered by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD, with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast multitasking
  • 6″ FHD 144 Hz panel gives smooth motion in games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads levels quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable

15.6" FHD 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6 inch FHD display running at 144Hz with an Intel Core i7 14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU carrying 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32GB DDR5 4800 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD under Windows 11 Home. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Upgrading from older mid-range laptops

This configuration replaces machines limited to lower core counts, slower refresh panels or previous-generation graphics. The 16-core CPU with 24 threads and the RTX 5050 deliver a clear step up for modern titles and creative workloads. The jump is worth it when your current system struggles with 144Hz gaming or multithreaded rendering tasks.

32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe headroom

The 32GB DDR5 4800 memory handles heavy multitasking and large project files without paging. The 2TB PCIe SSD provides ample space for game libraries, media assets and applications. Headroom remains until simultaneous virtual machines, 4K video timelines or massive texture packs push both memory and storage toward their limits.

How it compares

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

Price $1,519.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage2 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 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of the Katana 15 chassis?

The laptop measures 14.13 inches wide by 10.31 inches deep by 0.99 inches thick, so any sleeve or backpack compartment must exceed those three figures.

Which screw type secures the bottom cover for internal access?

The base is held by standard Phillips-head screws; the step most people miss is removing every screw before prying, because a single hidden fastener will crack the plastic clips.

When should the DDR5 4800 memory be reseated or upgraded?

Reseat the 32 GB DDR5 modules if the system fails to POST after a move, and plan an upgrade only when workloads consistently exceed the installed capacity.

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