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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 32GB 4TB Black

SKU CH-QBVD-8C23J

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz, RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, 32 GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 4 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • 16-core i7-14650HX hits 5.2 GHz for instant responsiveness
  • 6" QHD 165 Hz panel delivers 2560 x 1440 clarity
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers crisp visuals
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 plus 4 TB PCIe SSD handles heavy workloads
  • 3× USB-A, 1× USB-C, HDMI, RJ-45 and combo jack cover every connection

15.6 QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6 inch QHD panel at 2560 x 1440 with a 165Hz refresh rate. An Intel Core i7-14650HX with 16 cores and 24 threads runs at 2.20GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz turbo. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB GDDR7 drive the display. 32GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 4TB PCIe SSD complete the platform. Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024 are preinstalled.

Sustained load behaviour

The 16 core processor maintains high clocks across all cores during extended sessions. The RTX 5070 GPU with GDDR7 memory feeds the 165Hz panel without throttling in typical gaming workloads. DDR5 4800 system memory keeps latency low for both compute and texture streaming. The 4TB PCIe SSD supplies steady throughput for large asset streaming and level loads.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics

The laptop GPU carries 8GB of GDDR7 video memory paired with the RTX 5070 architecture. This combination determines the resolution and detail settings the machine can sustain at the panel's native 165Hz. Buyers targeting QHD high-refresh gaming should verify this VRAM capacity meets the requirements of their specific titles.

How it compares

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

Price $1,973.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 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

Will the 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz display run modern games smoothly?

The 2560 x 1440 panel at 165 Hz pairs with the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 and the i7-14650HX 16 core CPU to deliver high frame rates at native resolution in current titles.

Can I add more storage later without removing the existing 4TB PCIe SSD?

The supplier only confirms the single 4TB PCIe SSD; no additional M.2 slots or drive bays are listed in the specifications.

Does the laptop include a memory card reader for camera media?

The spec sheet states no multi-format SD card reader is fitted, so you will need a USB adapter for SD or microSD cards.

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