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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop 15.6 144Hz Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 64GB 2TB Cooler Boost 5

SKU CH-K7GM-JX41A

A 15.6 inch 144Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 64GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS hits 5.2 GHz for fast compute
  • 144 Hz 15.6 inch FHD panel gives smooth motion
  • RTX 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives modern graphics
  • 64 GB DDR5 and 2 TB PCIe SSD handle large workloads
  • Cooler Boost 5 keeps thermals steady under load

Katana A15 Ryzen 9 8945HS

The MSI Katana A15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with eight cores and a 5.2 GHz boost clock. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU carrying 8GB of GDDR6 memory. A 144 Hz FHD display, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD complete the core specification. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Suits high-refresh competitive play

The eight-core processor and 64GB of memory handle streaming, rendering and multiple virtual machines without paging. The 144 Hz panel and RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 deliver smooth frame rates in modern shooters at 1920 x 1080. Buyers who need a higher-resolution screen, a larger chassis or a different GPU tier should evaluate other models.

Deciding spec: RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6

The graphics card determines whether this laptop meets your performance target. Its 8GB of GDDR6 video memory sets the ceiling for texture quality and ray-tracing workloads at 1080p. If your workflow demands more video memory or a different GPU architecture, this is not the right configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $2,233.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 size64 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of the Katana A15 so I can check bag fit?

The chassis measures 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds, so a 15.6-inch laptop sleeve or backpack compartment will accommodate it.

How do I add a second PCIe SSD and which step is commonly missed?

Remove the base screws, lift the panel, insert the drive into the spare M.2 slot at the correct angle, then press it fully flat before securing the retention screw; skipping the press-flat step leaves the drive unseated.

Which components are user-replaceable for future maintenance?

The 64GB DDR5 memory and 2TB PCIe SSD can be swapped later; the Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and RTX 4070 GPU are soldered, and the 144Hz FHD panel is not designed for user replacement.

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