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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 32GB 2TB 15.6" 144Hz gaming laptop

SKU CH-1ZPE-8EYTR

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with a Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS hits 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • RTX 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel keeps motion sharp
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads levels quickly
  • USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI and RJ-45 cover monitors and wired net

MSI Katana A15 Ryzen 9 8945HS

The MSI Katana A15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaching 5.2 GHz. It pairs the CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics card, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. A 144Hz FHD display and per-key RGB keyboard complete the package for high-refresh play.

Suits competitive gamers

The RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 and 144Hz panel serve esports titles and content workflows that demand high frame rates and colour accuracy. The 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD handle large assets without bottlenecks. Buyers who need a touchscreen, an SD card reader or a lighter chassis should consider other models.

Deciding spec: RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics

The laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory sets the performance ceiling for modern titles at 1920 x 1080 resolution. It determines whether ray-traced effects and high refresh rates stay playable in the latest releases. If your workload needs more video memory or a higher tier GPU, this unit will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $2,380.99
Pricier than about 67% 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 size32 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Which configuration of the Katana A15 should I choose for high-end gaming and multitasking?

The model ships with a Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, a 2TB PCIe SSD and an RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6, so there is no need to select a different capacity or version for those workloads.

What does the 5.2 GHz turbo frequency actually deliver in daily use?

The 8-core CPU can boost up to 5.2 GHz for short bursts, giving responsive performance in games and heavy applications before thermal limits settle it back toward the 4.0 GHz base clock.

What does the USB 3.2 Type-C port support and what speed does it cap at?

The USB 3.2 Type-C port provides up to 10 Gbps data transfer and carries DisplayPort video out, while the two USB 3.2 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 port handle peripherals at their respective speeds.

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