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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5050 16GB 1TB

SKU CH-WAP6-5H1FY

A 15.6 inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast multitasking
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives smooth 144 Hz gameplay
  • 6 inch FHD 144 Hz panel delivers crisp 1920 x 1080 motion
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD load games quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable

15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 combines a 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz display with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics. It targets gamers and creators who need responsive visuals and multi-threaded performance in a portable chassis running Windows 11 Home.

HDMI 2.1 and USB 3.2 Gen2 connectivity

Video output runs through HDMI 2.1 for external displays up to the panel's native refresh rate. Three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port handle peripherals and storage. Network access relies on Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3; the spec lists 802.11ac wireless LAN.

16GB DDR5 4800 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD

The 16GB DDR5 4800 kit handles modern titles and multitasking without paging in typical scenarios. The 1TB PCIe SSD provides fast load times for a working library of games and projects. Memory is not user-expandable per the supplied data, so capacity is fixed at 16GB.

How it compares

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

Price $1,161.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 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

Will the 15.6 inch 144Hz FHD display work with the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 for smooth 1080p gaming?

Yes, the 1920 x 1080 panel at 144Hz pairs directly with the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU for high-refresh 1080p play.

Can the 16GB DDR5 4800 memory be expanded later if I need more capacity?

The laptop ships with 16GB DDR5 4800; any further memory upgrade depends on the number of slots and the board's maximum supported capacity.

Does the HDMI 2.1 port allow 4K 144Hz output to an external monitor?

The HDMI 2.1 connector supports the bandwidth required for 4K at high refresh rates, so a compatible 4K 144Hz display can be driven.

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