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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard and matte finish

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop 15.6 144Hz Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 16GB 512GB

SKU CH-ZMSA-408VZ

A 15.6 inch 144Hz gaming laptop with a Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and RTX 4070 graphics for high frame rates

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home

RAM 32GB

SSD 4TB PCIe SSD

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 6-inch 144Hz FHD display delivers smooth motion at 1920x1080
  • NVIDIA RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics powers modern games at high settings
  • 16GB DDR5 memory and 512GB SSD provide fast load times and capacity
  • Cooler Boost 5 thermal design keeps performance steady during extended sessions

15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop for high-frame-rate

The MSI Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU and 16GB of memory. A 15.6-inch FHD panel running at 144Hz targets players who want smooth motion in competitive titles. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed.

RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics decide fit for modern

The discrete GPU carries 8GB of GDDR6 video memory and sits alongside the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 9 8945HS that boosts to 5.2GHz. Storage is a 512GB PCIe SSD. Buyers who need more VRAM or a larger boot drive for a big game library should look elsewhere.

Factory opened for inspection.

The unit arrives with the original seal broken by engineers for upgrade testing and a one-year warranty on upgraded components. Ports include two USB 3.2 Type-A, one USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet and a headset jack. RGB keyboard backlighting and a webcam are built in.

How it compares

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Price $1,896.99
Cheaper than about 54% 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).
Memory size 16 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 5,206 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Processor
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB PCIe
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home

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Questions about this item

What does the Ryzen 9 8945HS boost speed of 5.2 GHz mean for frame rates in games?

The 8-core, 16-thread processor can reach 5.2 GHz on demanding threads, keeping the RTX 4070 fed with draw calls so the 144 Hz panel stays saturated in competitive titles.

What does the USB 3.2 Type-C port actually support for external displays?

The single USB 3.2 Type-C carries DisplayPort video, so one external monitor can run at the panel's native 1920x1080 144 Hz without using the HDMI output.

Will the 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inch chassis fit in a standard 15.6 inch laptop sleeve?

Yes, the footprint matches a typical 15.6 inch form factor and the 1 inch thickness slides into most sleeves rated for that screen size.

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