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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with 4-zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX-18 i7-14650HX 96 GB 4 TB RTX 5070 15.6 QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

SKU CH-4SQQ-J4341

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, 96 GB DDR5 memory, 4 TB PCIe SSD and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7

  • 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 fast multitasking
  • 96 GB DDR5 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 4 TB PCIe SSD stores large game libraries
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 6 inch QHD 165 Hz display delivers sharp motion

15.6 QHD 165 Hz display laptop

The MSI Katana 15 HX-18 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with a 2560 x 1440 resolution IPS-level panel running at 165 Hz. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and a turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 memory and a 4 TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Pro.

RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 graphics

A dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory handles gaming and creative workloads. The laptop suits users who want high refresh-rate QHD visuals and strong AI-assisted performance in a portable chassis. Buyers needing a larger screen, longer battery life or a lighter device should consider other form factors.

96 GB DDR5 memory capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 96 GB DDR5 memory capacity. This amount supports heavy multitasking, large content-creation projects and memory-intensive applications without paging to the 4 TB SSD. If your workload stays well below this ceiling, a configuration with less memory may be more cost-effective.

How it compares

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

Price $2,131.99
Pricier than about 57% 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-18
Part numberMSI Katana 15 HX-18
Product colorBlack
Design styleW11 Pro
Processor
ProcessorCore i7
CPU cores16
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
Memory
Memory configuration96 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

Will the 96 GB DDR5 memory support heavy multitasking and virtual machines?

The 96 GB DDR5 configuration handles large workloads, multiple virtual machines and memory-hungry applications without paging to the 4 TB PCIe SSD.

What external displays can I drive from the USB 3.2 Gen2 port with DisplayPort alt mode?

The USB 3.2 Gen2 port supports DisplayPort alt mode and power delivery, so you can connect a single high-refresh QHD or 4K monitor directly without a dock.

Does the 55.2 Wh battery allow any unplugged gaming sessions?

The 55.2 Wh pack is sized for mobility and light tasks; expect only a short gaming window on battery, so keep the charger handy for extended play.

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