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

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX-12 gaming laptop, i7-14650HX, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB, RTX 5070, 15.6" QHD 165 Hz

SKU CH-6X3E-VWEAR

15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz display driven by an RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7, paired with a 16-core i7-14650HX at up to 5.2 GHz, 32 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorCore i7
  • Graphics processorNvidia
  • Storage driveSSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for demanding tasks
  • 32 GB DDR5 memory handles heavy multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe SSD stores large game libraries
  • 6" QHD 165 Hz panel delivers sharp motion
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers advanced graphics

Performance Core

The MSI Katana 15 HX-12 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and a 5.20 GHz turbo frequency. 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD support fast load times and multitasking. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Display and Input

The 15.60 inch IPS-level panel delivers a 2560 x 1440 resolution at 165 Hz for sharp, fluid visuals in competitive and creative work. A 4-zone RGB keyboard adds per-zone lighting control. Connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen2 port with DisplayPort and power delivery, a 3.5 mm audio combo jack, dual 2 W speakers and Intel Wi-Fi 6E.

Deciding Specification

The RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 is the single component that determines whether this laptop meets your performance target. If your workflow or game library demands more video memory or a higher GPU tier, you will need a different configuration; otherwise this GPU defines the ceiling for ray-traced and AI-accelerated workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $1,603.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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).
CPU cores 16
Typical for this category: the median of 4,477 items is 16.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI Katana 15 HX-12
Part numberMSI Katana 15 HX-12
Product colorBlack
Design styleW11 Pro
Processor
ProcessorCore i7
CPU cores16
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
Memory
Memory configuration32 GB
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
Storage driveSSD
SSD storageSSD
Hard driveSSD
Storage configurationSSD
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Refresh frequency165
Display15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display formatLED
Graphics
Graphics processorNvidia
GPU modelNvidia
Graphics typeDedicated
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Wi-Fi802.11ax
Ports & slots
USB ports3
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.13 in × 10.31 in × 1 in
Software
Operating systemW11 Pro
More details
KeyboardTouch pad
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the Katana 15 HX-12 get when the i7-14650HX runs at 5.2 GHz all day?

The 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo while the RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 handles graphics; MSI's Cooler Boost 5 dual-fan system manages heat, and fan noise rises under sustained load but stays within typical gaming-laptop levels.

What must I already own to use the single USB 3.2 Gen2 port that carries DisplayPort and power delivery?

You need a USB-C monitor or dock that accepts DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery input; the port delivers video and charges the 55.2 Wh battery simultaneously.

Will my older USB 3.0 peripherals work with the two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on this laptop?

Yes, the two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports are fully backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices, so existing mice, keyboards and drives connect without adapters.

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