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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with four zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 8GB 64GB 2TB Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-JB6R-R9DCQ

A 15.6 QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • QHD 165 Hz panel delivers sharp motion for fast gaming
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz boost for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 64 GB DDR5 4800 and 2 TB PCIe SSD provide ample memory and storage
  • Windows 11 Pro adds business-ready security and management features

Processor and display

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX with a 15.6" QHD panel at 165Hz. It targets gamers and creators who need high frame rates and colour accuracy in a portable chassis.

Memory and storage impact

The 64GB DDR5 4800 configuration and 2TB PCIe SSD remove the usual capacity bottlenecks for modern titles and heavy multitasking. The RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 handles ray-traced workloads without texture streaming delays.

Connectivity and power checks

Verify that your existing peripherals match the three USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports plus HDMI and RJ45. Confirm your power environment can support the supplied adapter for sustained 5.2 GHz turbo operation.

How it compares

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

Price $2,678.99
Pricier than about 74% 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 size64 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

Will the 64 GB DDR5 4800 memory need upgrading later?

The laptop ships with 64 GB DDR5 4800 installed; most users will not need more capacity for gaming or content work.

What limits the i7-14650HX and RTX 5070 during long gaming sessions?

The 16-core i7-14650HX boosts to 5.2 GHz and the RTX 5070 has 8 GB GDDR7; thermal throttling is the first ceiling under sustained load.

How loud and hot does the Katana 15 get when running all day?

The 15.6-inch chassis uses MSI's Cooler Boost 5 dual-fan system to move heat away from the CPU and GPU during extended use.

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