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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5050 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-KH23-J79NH

A 15.6" FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 6″ FHD 144 Hz display delivers smooth motion in fast scenes
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern titles at high settings
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads games and apps quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep wireless connections stable

15.6-inch FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 display running at 144Hz with an Intel Core i7 14650HX processor that has 16 cores and 24 threads. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory handles graphics workloads. The system ships with Windows 11 Home installed.

Black Chassis with RJ45 HDMI and USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports

The black chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds. Connectivity includes one RJ45 Ethernet port, one HDMI 2.1 output, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port. A backlit keyboard and 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 support daily peripheral use.

Cooler Boost 5 Thermal Design with Dual Fans

MSI's Cooler Boost 5 thermal design uses dual fans and enlarged heat pipes to manage heat from the CPU and RTX 5050 GPU during extended sessions. The 16GB DDR5 4800 memory and 2TB PCIe SSD operate within the same thermal envelope. Fan noise rises under load but remains controlled for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop.

How it compares

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

Price $1,219.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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 storage2 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

What HDMI version does the Katana 15 use and what refresh rate can it drive on an external 1080p display?

The HDMI 2.1 port supports up to 144 Hz at 1920 x 1080 resolution.

What are the chassis dimensions and weight so I can check bag fit?

The laptop measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds.

How is the DDR5 memory installed and which slot mistake do buyers make?

The 16 GB DDR5 4800 ships in a single SO-DIMM slot; adding a second stick requires populating the empty slot, not replacing the original.

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