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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 8GB, 32GB DDR5

SKU CH-MB57-P0S1P

A 15.6-inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop powered by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 4800 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 i7-14650HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz panel shows 2560 x 1440 detail in fast motion
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 memory keeps heavy workloads flowing smoothly
  • 2 TB PCIe SSD stores large libraries and boots Windows 11 Home quickly

Katana 15 QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built around a 16 core Intel Core i7 14650HX processor that reaches 5.2 GHz. It targets players and creators who want high frame rates on a sharp 2560 x 1440 panel without moving up to a larger chassis. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence ship ready to use.

Black aluminium chassis with full port array

The laptop measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.58 pounds in a black finish. Three USB Type A ports, one USB Type C, HDMI, a headphone microphone combo jack and an RJ 45 Ethernet socket cover peripherals, external displays and wired networking. A backlit keyboard and webcam support late night sessions and calls while the fingerprint reader is absent.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU brings 8GB of GDDR7 video memory to drive the 165Hz QHD screen in modern titles. System memory is 32GB of DDR5 4800 and storage is a 2TB PCIe SSD. This GPU tier is the single specification that decides whether the machine meets a buyer’s performance target.

How it compares

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

Price $1,674.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
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 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What display interface and refresh rate does the 15.6 inch QHD panel use?

The built-in 15.6 inch QHD screen runs at 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate, driven by the RTX 5070 laptop GPU over the internal eDP connection.

What are the physical dimensions and weight for a laptop bag or sleeve?

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.58 pounds, so a 15.6 inch laptop compartment with at least 1 inch depth is required.

How is Windows 11 and the Office 2024 licence activated after the engineer opens the seal for upgrades?

Windows 11 Home activates automatically on first internet connection; the Office 2024 licence key is supplied on a card inside the box and is redeemed through the Microsoft account sign-in during initial setup.

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