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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with 4 zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX Gaming Laptop i7-14650HX 48 GB 4 TB 15.6 QHD 165Hz RTX 5070 Black

SKU CH-72YY-G7XAS

A 15.6-inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, 48 GB DDR5 memory, 4 TB PCIe SSD and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics

  • 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 turbo for responsive gaming
  • 48 GB DDR5 memory keeps heavy multitasking smooth
  • 4 TB PCIe SSD stores large libraries without lag
  • 6 inch QHD 165Hz panel delivers sharp motion clarity
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates

Core configuration

This laptop pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 48 GB of DDR5 memory and a 4 TB PCIe SSD. The 16-core CPU reaches 5.2 GHz turbo frequency for demanding workloads. A 15.6 inch QHD display runs at 165 Hz. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Graphics and use case

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 memory drives the high-refresh panel. This suits gamers and creators who need GPU acceleration on a 15.6 inch form factor. Buyers who require a larger screen or a higher-wattage GPU should consider other models.

Deciding specification

The RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 is the single component that defines gaming and creative throughput on this machine. If your workflow depends on that specific GPU and memory combination, this configuration matches it. Otherwise, a different graphics tier will be more appropriate.

How it compares

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

Price $1,726.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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-14
Part numberMSI Katana 15 HX-14
Product colorBlack
Design styleW11 Pro
Processor
ProcessorCore i7
CPU cores16
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
Memory
Memory configuration48 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

Does the laptop ship with the 48 GB DDR5 RAM and 4 TB SSD already installed, or do I need to buy and fit them myself?

The 48 GB DDR5 RAM and 4 TB SSD come pre-installed so the machine is ready to use straight away.

Is the RTX 5070 GPU the 8 GB GDDR7 version shown in the specifications?

Yes, the GeForce RTX 5070 in this model includes 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory.

What does the 165 Hz refresh rate on the 15.6 inch 2560 x 1440 panel actually deliver in games?

The 165 Hz QHD display refreshes each frame up to 165 times per second, giving smoother motion and lower input latency in fast-paced titles.

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