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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-13620H RTX 4070 15.6" 165Hz QHD 16GB 1TB

SKU CH-6GWP-VQN1B

A 15.6" 165Hz QHD gaming laptop with a 10-core i7-13620H, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 16GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • 10-core Intel i7-13620H reaches 4.9 GHz for fast compute
  • 6" QHD 165 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour
  • RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD keeps large libraries ready
  • Cooler Boost 5 with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 sustains performance wirelessly

Ready-to-game laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H 10-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 GPU. A 15.6-inch QHD panel runs at 165Hz with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe SSD come standard with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

Cooler Boost 5 thermals

The Cooler Boost 5 system manages the 45W CPU and discrete graphics under load. Fan noise rises during heavy sessions but stays moderate for everyday tasks. The 10-core Raptor Lake chip scales from 2.4GHz to 4.9GHz while drawing its rated power envelope.

Ports and keyboard layout

Connectivity includes USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with DP1.4, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 LAN and a combo audio jack. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless duties. A four-zone RGB keyboard with 99-key anti-ghosting rounds out the daily experience.

How it compares

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

Price $1,676.99
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 6 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 4,061 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameKatana 15
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
Processor model2.4 GHz
CPU cores10-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.9 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNo
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I add a second M.2 drive and which screw size is often missed?

Remove the base panel, insert the drive at an angle into the open M.2 slot, then secure it with the single M2×3 mm screw; the screw is tiny and easily dropped.

What user-replaceable parts will need attention after a year of heavy use?

The 1 TB PCIe SSD and 16 GB DDR5 memory are socketed for upgrades; the 4-zone RGB keyboard and battery are not user-serviceable.

Which thermal limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the i7-13620H and RTX 4070?

The CPU hits its 45 W power ceiling before the GPU reaches its thermal ceiling, so clock speeds drop to stay within the 45 W limit.

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