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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard

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MSI Katana 15 i9-14900HX RTX 5070 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-YNV5-KBCR7

A 15.6 inch 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 24-core i9-14900HX reaches 5.8 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 6" 165 Hz QHD+ panel gives smooth motion clarity
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD handles large workloads
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections fast and stable

Core specification

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with 24 cores and 32 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card carrying 12GB of GDDR7 memory. The system ships with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD, running Windows 11 Pro.

Ideal user

This machine suits buyers who need high frame rates on a 165Hz QHD+ panel for competitive gaming or content creation. The 24-core processor handles multi-threaded workloads such as rendering or compilation. Users who require an SD card slot, a fingerprint reader or a higher colour-gamut display should consider other models.

Deciding factor

The 12GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5070 is the single specification that determines whether this laptop meets a given workload. It sets the ceiling for texture resolution, ray-tracing complexity and frame-buffer capacity in modern titles. If a project or game demands more VRAM, a different GPU tier is required.

How it compares

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

Price $2,151.99
Pricier than about 58% 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 12 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 4,061 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameKatana 15
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
Processor model4.2 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.8 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNo
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 32 GB DDR5 or add more memory for the i9-14900HX?

The laptop ships with 32 GB of DDR5 and has no empty slots, so the installed amount is the final capacity.

What does the 5.8 GHz turbo mean once the laptop is running games?

The i9-14900HX can reach 5.8 GHz on its performance cores for short bursts, but sustained speeds drop lower under thermal limits.

What can the HDMI 2.1 port actually drive on an external monitor?

The HDMI 2.1 port supports the bandwidth of the 2.1 specification; the RTX 5070 GPU determines the maximum resolution and refresh rate.

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