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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin chassis and four zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6 2.5K 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 64GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-CEBW-X73AD

A 15.6 inch 2560 x 1600 165 Hz IPS laptop with a 16 core i7 14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 5600 and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-14650HX
  • Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 6-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 165 Hz for smooth motion
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD handle large projects instantly
  • WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and gigabit LAN keep connections fast and stable

Katana 15.6 2.5K 165Hz gaming laptop

This MSI Katana is a 15.6 inch Windows 11 Pro gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU carrying 8GB of GDDR7 memory. The 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 165 Hz and supports adaptive sync. It ships with 64GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 solid state drive.

Build integration: memory, storage and connectivity

The 64GB DDR5 5600 kit fills the laptop's maximum supported memory, so no further RAM upgrades are possible. The 2TB PCIe 4.0 drive occupies the primary boot slot and leaves any additional M.2 bays free for extra storage. A 4-zone RGB keyboard, 1080p webcam, HDMI 2.1 output, RJ-45 Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle input, video out and networking without external dongles.

Capacity and headroom: 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD.

The 64GB DDR5 configuration covers heavy multitasking, content creation and modern game textures without paging. The 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD holds a large game library and project files with fast load times. The RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives the 165 Hz QHD panel in demanding titles, while DLSS and ray tracing features extend visual fidelity. Memory headroom ends at the 64GB ceiling; storage expands only through secondary slots.

Highlights

  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 6-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 165 Hz for smooth motion
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD handle large projects instantly
  • WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and gigabit LAN keep connections fast and stable

Specifications

BrandMSI
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor NameIntel Core i7-14650HX
Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeWQXGA
Resolution2560 x 1600
PanelIPS
Refresh Rate165 Hz
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
Memory64GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
Max Memory Supported64 GB
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USB4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet1 x RJ-45
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Audio1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p FHD
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
AC Adapter/Charger240-watt AC Adapter
Battery4-cell Lithium Ion
Weight4 - 4.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Will the Intel Core i7-14650HX throttle during long gaming sessions?

The 16-core processor runs at 2.2 GHz base and can reach 5.2 GHz boost; sustained loads are managed by the Cooler Boost 5 system with dual fans and heat pipes.

How loud and hot does the laptop get under all-day load?

Cooler Boost 5 uses two fans and multiple heat pipes to move heat away from the CPU and RTX 5070 GPU; fan speed scales with temperature so noise rises only when thermal demand requires it.

What must I already own to use the 2.5K 165 Hz panel at full refresh?

The built-in display is driven directly by the RTX 5070; for an external monitor at the same rate you need a display and cable that support HDMI 2.1.

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