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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 15.6" FHD 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 64GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-JF1V-QGT62

A 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor Name2.20GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for fast compute
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel delivers smooth motion in games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 64 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD handle large workloads
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 give reliable wireless links

Katana 15 15.6 inch 144Hz gaming laptop

This 15.6 inch FHD laptop runs at 144Hz and pairs an Intel Core i7 14650HX with 16 cores and 24 threads with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 carrying 8GB GDDR7. It ships with 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home and Office 2021 are pre-installed.

Sustained load behaviour

The 16 core processor operates at a 2.2 GHz base and can reach 5.2 GHz max turbo across 24 threads with 30 MB L3 cache. The RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 maintains graphics throughput during extended sessions. DDR5 4800 memory and the PCIe SSD keep data moving without bottlenecking the CPU or GPU.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds, providing room for airflow around the 16 core CPU and RTX 5050. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Ethernet RJ45, HDMI 2.1, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. A backlit keyboard and webcam complete the package.

Highlights

  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for fast compute
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel delivers smooth motion in games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 64 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD handle large workloads
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 give reliable wireless links

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesKatana 15
ModelMSI 15.6
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor Name2.20GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
Memory64GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 4800
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLAN802.11ac Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothYes
USB1
HDMI1 x HDMI
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (100Mbps)
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
Battery LifeUp to 7 Hours

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