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Black 15.6-inch gaming laptop with 4-zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 15.6 QHD 165Hz 16GB 1TB Black

SKU CH-BFA9-1PPEH

A 15.6 QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX, GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for fast compute
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz panel delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 motion clarity
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity graphics
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory plus 1 TB PCIe SSD keep data flowing
  • Full port spread: three USB-A, two USB-C, HDMI, RJ-45, audio combo

MSI Katana 15 Gaming Laptop

This MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop runs Windows 11 Home on an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. It pairs 16GB of DDR5 4800 memory with a 1TB PCIe SSD. The 15.6 inch QHD display delivers a 2560 x 1440 resolution at 165Hz. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 handles graphics.

Suits competitive players

The 165Hz QHD panel and 16-core CPU serve fast-paced shooters and multitasking streamers. Buyers who want a touchscreen, an SD card reader or a fingerprint sensor should look elsewhere. The 5.29 pound chassis and 0.99 inch profile limit ultraportable appeal.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics decide fit

The single specification that decides suitability is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 video memory. It sets the performance ceiling for modern titles and GPU-accelerated workloads. If your pipeline demands more VRAM or a higher GPU tier, this model will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $2,223.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 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

Can the 16GB DDR5 memory be upgraded later?

The laptop ships with 16GB DDR5 4800 memory; the chassis has SO-DIMM slots that accept additional DDR5 modules for future expansion.

Which component hits its thermal limit first during long gaming sessions?

The Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor reaches its thermal ceiling before the RTX 5070 GPU under sustained heavy loads.

How loud are the fans and what is the surface temperature when the system runs all day?

Under continuous load the dual-fan cooler spins up to an audible but not intrusive level while the keyboard deck stays warm to the touch.

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