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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with four zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US 64 GB 2 TB RTX 5070 gaming laptop

SKU CH-BVSB-2DMJ8

15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz display driven by RTX 5070 graphics with 64 GB DDR5 and 2 TB PCIe storage

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorCore i7
  • Graphics processorNvidia
  • Storage driveSSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast multitasking
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory handles heavy workloads without slowdown
  • 2 TB PCIe SSD stores large game libraries and projects
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz display delivers smooth, detailed visuals
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers high-frame-rate gaming and AI features

Processor and graphics core

This laptop runs on an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores reaching 5.20 GHz turbo, paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU carrying 8 GB GDDR7 memory. The combination targets gamers and creators who need high frame rates and AI-accelerated workflows in a 15.6 inch form factor. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed.

Display and memory fit

The 15.6 inch QHD panel delivers 2560 x 1440 resolution at 165 Hz on an IPS-level LED screen, suited for competitive play and colour-sensitive work. 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB PCIe SSD handle large assets and multitasking without bottlenecks. Buyers needing 4K resolution or a larger chassis should evaluate other models.

Deciding specification

The RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 is the single component that determines whether this machine meets a given workload. If the application demands more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this configuration will fall short. If 8 GB GDDR7 satisfies the target titles and creative apps, the rest of the specification supports it fully.

How it compares

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

Price $1,653.99
Cheaper than about 66% 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-15
Part numberMSI Katana 15 HX-15
Product colorBlack
Design styleW11 Pro
Processor
ProcessorCore i7
CPU cores16
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
Memory
Memory configuration64 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 do I install the DDR5 memory modules in the Katana 15 HX?

Remove the bottom cover, release the two SODIMM clips, insert the new modules at an angle until they click, then press down to lock; the system runs 64 GB DDR5 across two slots.

What maintenance or replacement will the 55.2Wh battery need later?

The 55.2Wh battery is internal; after several hundred charge cycles capacity drops and the pack must be swapped by removing the bottom cover and disconnecting the cable.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained loads on the i7-14650HX and RTX 5070?

The CPU can hit its 5.2 GHz turbo ceiling and throttle, while the GPU 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer fills before the 165 Hz panel becomes the bottleneck.

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