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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 32GB 512GB 15.6 144Hz

SKU CH-61W1-TDKGM

A 15.6 inch 144Hz gaming laptop with an 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS reaches 5.2 GHz for fast multitasking
  • RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 144 Hz 15.6 inch FHD panel gives smooth motion in competitive games
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 512 GB PCIe SSD loads levels and apps quickly
  • RGB backlit keyboard and 720p webcam ready for streaming and chat

Built for competitive play

The Katana A15 pairs an eight-core Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with a GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU and 32 GB of DDR5 memory. A 15.6-inch 144 Hz FHD panel keeps motion sharp in fast titles. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are installed out of the box.

Ports that cover desk and LAN

Two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.2 Type-C connection, HDMI and an RJ-45 Ethernet jack sit alongside a combo audio jack. The mix lets you hook a mouse, external drive and wired network without a hub. The chassis measures 14.05 by 10.2 by 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds.

Ready-to-work software bundle

The Office 2024 licence activates Word, Excel and PowerPoint immediately, removing a separate purchase step. A 720p webcam and RGB backlit keyboard are integrated for streaming and low-light typing. No fingerprint reader or card reader is fitted.

How it compares

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

Price $1,902.99
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).
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 size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB 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

What HDMI standard does the Katana A15 use and what resolution and refresh rate can it actually drive?

The laptop has an HDMI port alongside USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Type-C. The internal panel is 15.6" FHD at 144Hz, so the HDMI output can drive at least 1920 x 1080 at 144Hz.

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight so I can check bag fit and desk clearance?

The chassis measures 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds, giving a slim profile for a 15.6" gaming laptop.

How is the Windows 11 Home and Office 2024 licence activated after the engineer opens the seal for upgrades?

The engineer opens the original seal, performs the requested RAM or SSD upgrade, runs full testing, then reseals the unit; Windows 11 Home and the Office 2024 licence activate automatically on first boot.

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