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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 16GB 512GB 15.6 144Hz Cooler Boost 5

SKU CH-X8GN-Y0ET7

A 15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop with a Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, RTX 4070 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD, cooled by Cooler Boost 5

  • 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 16GB

SSD 512GB PCIe SSD

Operating System Windows 11

  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS hits 5.2 GHz for instant responsiveness
  • RTX 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 delivers crisp high-frame visuals
  • 6 inch 144 Hz FHD display keeps motion smooth in fast games
  • Cooler Boost 5 thermal system sustains performance under heavy load
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 512 GB PCIe SSD loads levels in seconds

Built for competitive gaming on a 15.6" 144Hz panel

The Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with an NVIDIA RTX 4070 laptop GPU. Eight cores and sixteen threads drive high frame rates in modern titles. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed. The 15.6 inch FHD display refreshes at 144Hz for smooth motion clarity.

16GB DDR5 and 512GB PCIe SSD set the working ceiling

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 memory handles current games and multitasking without paging. The 512GB PCIe solid-state drive loads levels quickly but fills fast with large AAA install sizes. Users building a deep library will need external or internal expansion soon.

Cooler Boost 5 and a full port array support

The Cooler Boost 5 thermal design sustains performance during long matches. Connectivity 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 headphone/microphone combo jack. A standard RGB keyboard and integrated webcam complete the package.

How it compares

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

Price $1,981.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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

Will my older USB 2.0 mouse and keyboard work with the two USB 3.2 Type-A ports?

Yes, the two USB 3.2 Type-A ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices, so existing peripherals will function normally.

How can I confirm the 144Hz panel is actually running at 144Hz after I set up Windows 11?

Open Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and verify the refresh rate dropdown shows 144Hz for the built-in 15.6" FHD screen.

Does the box include an SD card reader or do I need to buy a separate USB adapter?

The laptop has no built-in SD reader; the supplied accessories are the power adapter and documentation, so a USB adapter must be purchased separately.

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