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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and backlit keyboard

MSI

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

SKU CH-F5HK-KC66Y

A 15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5 and 2TB storage

  • 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 64GB

SSD 2TB PCIe SSD

Operating System Windows 11

  • Ryzen 9 8945HS reaches 5.2 GHz for fast compute
  • RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 drives high frame rates
  • 6 inch 144Hz FHD panel shows smooth motion
  • 64GB DDR5 plus 2TB storage handles large workloads
  • Cooler Boost 5 keeps thermals steady under load

Ryzen 9 8945HS laptop for gaming and creative work

This MSI Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS eight-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6 GPU. The 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 display runs at 144 Hz. It ships with 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Professional upgrade performed before shipping

The original factory seal is opened by engineers to install the 64 GB DDR5 kit and 2 TB SSD. A one-year warranty covers the upgraded parts; the remaining components keep the standard one-year manufacturer warranty. Each unit is inspected and tested to reduce factory defects.

Verify charger and port needs before ordering

The laptop includes two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet and a combo audio jack. There is no SD card reader. Confirm that your peripherals and power requirements match this port selection.

How it compares

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

Price $2,098.99
Pricier than about 56% 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

How do I confirm the 144Hz 15.6" FHD panel is running at its native refresh rate after setup?

Open Windows Settings, choose System then Display, select Advanced display and verify the refresh rate shows 144Hz for the built-in 1920x1080 screen.

What ships inside the box and what must I purchase separately for this Ryzen 9 8945HS laptop?

The box contains the Katana A15 unit with 64GB DDR5 and 2TB storage already installed, a power adapter and documentation; no extra memory or SSD is required.

Which configuration should I choose if I want the 8-core 4.0GHz Ryzen 9 8945HS with RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics?

This single SKU pairs the 8945HS processor with the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB drive — no other version is offered.

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