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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop 15.6 144Hz Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 32GB 1TB DDR5

SKU CH-F64A-5B72N

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with an 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS reaching 5.2 GHz, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • 6 inch FHD 144Hz display delivers smooth motion in games
  • RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics provides high frame rates at 1080p
  • 32GB DDR5 memory plus 1TB PCIe SSD gives ample space and speed
  • RGB backlit keyboard and 720p webcam support streaming and late-night sessions

15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 GPU. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 and 144Hz, and Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Thermals and acoustics

The chassis measures 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds. The CPU base clock is 4.0 GHz with a turbo up to 5.2 GHz and 16MB cache. Under load the cooling system manages the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 generation processor and the RTX 4070 laptop GPU within this form factor. Fan noise and surface temperatures will vary with workload and ambient conditions.

Ports and bundled software

Connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, HDMI, an RJ-45 Ethernet jack and a headphone/microphone combo jack. A 720p webcam and per-key RGB backlit keyboard are integrated. The unit ships with a Windows 11 Home licence and an Office 2024 licence included. No SD card reader or fingerprint sensor is present.

How it compares

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

Price $2,184.99
Pricier than about 60% 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 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameKatana A15
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
Processor model4 GHz
CPU cores8-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNo
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 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 weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I add a second 1TB PCIe SSD and which step is often missed?

Remove the base cover, plug the M.2 drive into the open slot at the correct angle and secure it with the screw, then initialise the new volume in Windows Disk Management — the step many skip.

What maintenance will the 32GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD need later?

The DDR5 memory is soldered and not user-replaceable; the SSD can be swapped by reopening the base cover, but no scheduled maintenance is required for either component.

Which limit appears first during extended gaming on the RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6?

The GPU and Ryzen 9 8945HS share a cooling system, so sustained loads hit thermal limits before power limits, causing clock speeds to settle below the 5.2 GHz turbo.

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