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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with QHD display and 4-zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6 QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 32GB DDR5 2TB

SKU CH-RMJB-GMSYZ

15.6 inch QHD 165Hz display, 16 core Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5, 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
  • 6-inch QHD 165Hz screen delivers sharp motion detail at 2560 x 1440 resolution
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for responsive multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 memory powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32GB DDR5 4800 RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD provide fast capacity for games and apps
  • Four-zone RGB keyboard plus HDMI, RJ45 and multiple USB ports simplify desk setup

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, a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a max turbo of 5.2 GHz. Graphics come from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 memory. The system includes 32GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD, running Windows 11 Home.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This laptop suits gamers and creators who want high refresh QHD performance in a 15.6 inch chassis with a 16 core CPU and RTX 5070 graphics. The 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD cover demanding workloads without immediate upgrades. Buyers needing a touchscreen, an SD card reader, or a fingerprint reader should consider other models. The 5.29 pound weight and 0.99 inch profile may not fit ultraportable requirements.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 Graphics

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 video memory. This GPU tier targets high frame rates at QHD resolution on the built-in 165Hz panel. If your workload needs more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this is not the right part. If the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 matches your performance target, the surrounding specification supports it.

How it compares

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

Price $2,377.99
Pricier than about 66% 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 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What are the dimensions and weight of this laptop so I can check if it fits my bag?

The chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds.

How do I install additional memory, and which step is often missed?

The laptop ships with 32 GB of DDR5 4800 memory already installed; if you ever add modules, the step people skip is seating each stick fully until the retention clips click on both sides.

When will the 2 TB PCIe SSD likely need replacement, and what should I watch for?

A modern PCIe SSD of this capacity typically lasts several years; monitor SMART health attributes and replace the drive if reallocated sector counts or media wear indicators rise sharply.

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