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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5050 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-7KXE-EZ18Q

A 15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB 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 size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for responsive gaming and multitasking
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives crisp visuals at high settings
  • 6″ FHD 144 Hz panel delivers smooth motion in fast scenes
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD load games and files quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable and fast

15.6" FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6 inch FHD display running at 144Hz with an Intel Core i7 14650HX processor featuring 16 cores and 24 threads. Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 video memory. The system includes 32GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD, all running Windows 11 Home.

Suited For Competitive And Creative Work

This configuration suits gamers who want high refresh rates at 1080p and creators who need multi-threaded CPU performance for rendering or encoding. The 16 core processor and 32GB memory handle parallel workloads well. Buyers seeking higher resolution panels, larger screens, or more video memory for 4K gaming should look at alternative models.

32GB Memory And 2TB Storage Headroom

The 32GB DDR5 kit provides comfortable headroom for modern games, streaming, and heavy multitasking without immediate upgrade pressure. The 2TB PCIe SSD holds a large library of titles and project files with fast load times. Extremely large texture packs, raw video archives, or virtual machine clusters may eventually exceed the available capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $1,512.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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 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 external display cable do I need for the HDMI 2.1 port?

A standard HDMI 2.1 cable will drive an external monitor at the panel's 144 Hz refresh rate.

Will my USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A peripherals work with the single Type-A port?

Yes, the lone USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port runs at 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible with older USB devices.

How can I verify the RTX 5050 is running at its 8 GB GDDR7 specification?

Open Windows Task Manager, select the GPU tab and confirm 8 GB of dedicated video memory is reported.

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