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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 2TB

SKU CH-8GN1-VSXT4

15.6 inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with AMD 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 up to 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 6" FHD 144Hz display for smooth motion in fast games
  • RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 for high frame rates at 1080p
  • 64GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD for large game libraries and quick loads
  • Windows 11 Pro with Office 2024 licence ready for work and play

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 graphics card. It ships with 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Windows 11 Pro and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.

Upgrade from integrated

Moving to the RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 makes sense when you need higher frame rates at 1080p or want headroom for creative workloads such as video editing and 3D rendering. The 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS with a 5.2 GHz turbo frequency removes CPU bottlenecks that appear on 4-core or 6-core chips. The jump is worth it if your current system struggles with modern titles or GPU-accelerated applications.

Straightforward chassis access

The 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inch chassis weighs 5 pounds and uses standard screws for the bottom panel. The 2TB PCIe SSD and 64GB DDR5 modules sit in accessible slots, so storage or memory changes only need a small Phillips driver. Common issues are stripping the screw heads if the wrong bit size is used and forgetting to reseat the battery connector before closing the case.

How it compares

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

Price $2,364.99
Pricier than about 66% 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 it fits my bag?

The laptop measures 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds.

How do I open the chassis to add more storage without stripping the screws?

Remove all visible bottom-case screws, then use a plastic pry tool starting at a front corner to release the hidden clips; forcing the centre first often cracks the palm-rest.

When will the 64 GB DDR5 memory or the 2 TB PCIe SSD need replacement?

Both are solid-state with no moving parts; plan to replace the SSD only if SMART health drops below eighty percent or capacity becomes tight.

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