MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6" QHD+ 165Hz i9-14900HX RTX 5070 64GB 2TB

Katana 15 QHD+ 165Hz gaming laptop

This 15.6 inch laptop targets gamers and creators who need high frame rates and colour accuracy. The Intel Core i9-14900HX processor delivers 24 cores and 32 threads with a base frequency of 4.1 GHz and up to 5.8 GHz turbo. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 12GB GDDR7 memory handles modern titles at the native 2560 x 1600 resolution. Windows 11 Pro and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.

Anti-glare IPS panel and port selection

The 165Hz QHD+ display uses an anti-glare IPS coating covering 45% NTSC in a 16:9 aspect ratio. A four-zone RGB backlit keyboard illuminates key clusters for low-light sessions. Connectivity includes one HDMI 2.1 output, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, separate microphone and headphone jacks, and a Kensington lock slot. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 provide wireless links.

Check power, peripherals and display needs

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches and weighs 4.96 pounds, so confirm your bag or sleeve fits those dimensions. The 720p HD webcam covers basic streaming without an external camera. Verify that your external monitors can accept HDMI 2.1 for full resolution and refresh rate. No SD card reader is present, so photographers should plan a USB adapter.