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Black 15.6-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 16GB 1TB 15.6 144Hz

SKU CH-VYG7-E038P

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 16GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast gaming and multitasking
  • RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6 graphics deliver high frame rates at 1080p
  • 6 inch FHD 144 Hz display provides smooth motion in competitive titles
  • 16 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB PCIe SSD give quick load times and ample storage
  • Cooler Boost 5 thermal system keeps temperatures down during extended sessions

15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU and 16GB of DDR5 memory. A 1TB PCIe SSD provides fast storage for games and applications. The 15.6-inch FHD display runs at 144Hz for smooth motion. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Cooler Boost 5 thermal system

Cooler Boost 5 manages heat from the 8-core CPU and the RTX 4070 during extended sessions. The processor reaches a turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz when thermal headroom allows. Sustained loads will settle at lower clocks once the cooling system saturates. Fan noise increases as the system works to maintain performance.

Standard port layout and upgrade access

Ports include 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 headphone/microphone combo jack. The chassis measures 14.05 by 10.2 by 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds. Internal upgrades require removing the bottom panel; ribbon cables for the keyboard and trackpad can be fragile during reassembly.

How it compares

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

Price $2,158.99
Pricier than about 58% 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 size16 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 loud or hot does the Cooler Boost 5 system get when the Ryzen 9 8945HS runs at 5.2 GHz all day?

The Cooler Boost 5 thermal design manages heat from the 8-core CPU and RTX 4070 GPU during sustained loads, keeping the 15.6 inch chassis within safe operating temperatures.

What external items must I already own to use the HDMI and USB 3.2 Type-C ports on this laptop?

You need an HDMI cable for external displays and compatible USB-C peripherals or adapters; the laptop supplies the ports but not the cables or devices.

Will my older USB 2.0 mouse and keyboard work with the USB 2.0 Type-A port on this machine?

Yes, the single USB 2.0 Type-A port provides full backward compatibility for legacy mice, keyboards and other USB 2.0 accessories.

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