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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 64GB 1TB

SKU CH-EVTZ-H7DYR

15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 64GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel shows smooth motion at 1920 x 1080
  • RTX 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 64 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe SSD give ample memory and storage headroom
  • USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI and RJ-45 cover display, network and peripheral needs

15.6" 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana A15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with a 144Hz FHD display. It runs on an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaching 5.2 GHz. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 handles graphics. The system includes 64GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Built for high-frame-rate play

This suits gamers who want smooth 1080p performance at 144Hz and creators who need 64GB memory for heavy multitasking. The 8-core CPU and RTX 4070 deliver strong frame rates in modern titles. Buyers needing a higher-resolution panel, a larger screen or longer unplugged runtime should look elsewhere.

8GB GDDR6 VRAM decides fit

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU provides 8GB of GDDR6 video memory. That capacity sets the ceiling for texture quality and resolution scaling in current games. If your workflow or favourite titles demand more VRAM, this configuration will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $2,289.99
Pricier 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).
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 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 install extra storage in the Katana A15 and what step do people miss?

Open the base cover, insert a PCIe SSD into the free M.2 slot, and secure it with the screw; the step most people miss is re-enabling the drive in BIOS before Windows sees it.

Which component in the Katana A15 will need replacement first and when?

The 64 GB DDR5 memory is soldered and cannot be swapped; the 1 TB PCIe SSD is the only user-replaceable part and typically lasts several years under normal write loads.

What thermal limit appears first on the Ryzen 9 8945HS during long gaming sessions?

The processor hits its 5.2 GHz turbo ceiling and then throttles to maintain safe temperatures, so sustained clocks settle below the peak boost frequency.

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