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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with QHD display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 15.6 QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-FNZ8-Z3PBQ

A 15.6 QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor Name2.20GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 6 inch QHD 165 Hz display for smooth high-resolution visuals
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 for demanding graphics workloads
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory and 2 TB PCIe SSD for fast data access
  • Windows 11 Home with Office 2024 license ready for productivity

15.6 QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop with a 2560 x 1440 resolution display running at 165Hz. It is built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads reaching up to 5.2 GHz. The system includes 16GB of DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 license.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 Graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU provides 8GB of GDDR7 video memory for high frame rates at QHD resolution. The 165Hz panel can display every frame the GPU produces in competitive titles. External monitors connect through the single HDMI port which limits multi-display setups to one additional screen. Three USB Type A ports and one USB Type C port handle peripherals.

16GB DDR5 4800 Memory Configuration

The laptop comes with 16GB of DDR5 4800 memory installed. This capacity and speed are fixed for the base configuration and determine whether the system meets the minimum requirements for modern games and multitasking workloads. Buyers needing more memory should verify upgrade options before purchase.

Highlights

  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 6 inch QHD 165 Hz display for smooth high-resolution visuals
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 for demanding graphics workloads
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory and 2 TB PCIe SSD for fast data access
  • Windows 11 Home with Office 2024 license ready for productivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesKatana 15
ModelMSI 15.6
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor Name2.20GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeQHD
Resolution2560 x 1440
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
Memory16GB
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

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16 GB DDR5 4800 and 2 TB PCIe SSD version or look for a different capacity?

This model ships with 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD; both are soldered or installed by the builder, so the only choice is whether that capacity fits your workload.

What does the 5.2 GHz turbo on the i7-14650HX actually deliver in daily use?

The 16-core 24-thread processor hits 5.2 GHz on short bursts, keeping games and heavy multitasking responsive while the 165 Hz QHD panel shows every frame.

Which display and GPU interfaces are built in and what do they limit?

The 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz screen connects internally to the RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7; external monitors run through one HDMI and one USB-C port, each capped by their respective standards.

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