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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with 4 zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 8GB 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-RNJE-K273Q

A 15.6-inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz display delivers 2560 x 1440 resolution for sharp motion
  • GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 memory and 2 TB PCIe SSD provide ample space and speed
  • 4-zone RGB keyboard plus HDMI, RJ45 and multiple USB ports cover connectivity needs

15.6 QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop with a QHD 2560 x 1440 display running at 165Hz. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. Graphics come from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 memory. The system includes 32GB DDR5 4800 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro.

Who It Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This laptop suits gamers and creators who need a high-refresh QHD screen and strong multi-core CPU performance in a 15.6 inch chassis. The 16 core processor and RTX 5070 handle modern titles and content workloads. Buyers who need a touchscreen, an SD card reader, or a lighter device under 5 pounds should consider other models.

The Deciding Specification

The GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 video memory is the single specification that decides if this is the right part. It determines the graphics performance ceiling for gaming at QHD resolution and for GPU-accelerated creative applications. If your workflow or target titles need more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this configuration will not match those requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $2,452.99
Pricier than about 69% 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 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

Which screen spec should I pick for competitive gaming versus colour work?

The single 15.6 inch QHD panel runs at 165Hz, giving fast motion clarity for competitive titles while the 2560 x 1440 resolution keeps text and textures sharp for creative tasks.

What does the 5.2 GHz max turbo on the i7-14650HX actually deliver in games?

The 16 core CPU can hit 5.2 GHz on light threads, so single core bound games see high clock speeds while the 24 threads keep background tasks smooth.

What display standards does the HDMI output support on this model?

The HDMI port drives external monitors at up to 4K resolution, limited by the port specification rather than the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU.

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