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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel IPS display and four zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 1TB Black

SKU CH-EKJ7-7WZ55

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS panel driven by an Intel Core i7-14650HX and RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 GPU, with 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-14650HX
  • Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"

Memory Size 16GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

Storage Size 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.S SSD

Operation System Windows 11 Home

  • 6" QHD 165Hz IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU drives high frame rates
  • 16GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • 4-zone RGB keyboard with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity

Processor and display for competitive gaming

The MSI Katana pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX with a 15.6-inch QHD panel running at 165 Hz. Sixteen cores reach up to 5.2 GHz for high-frame-rate play. The IPS screen covers 100% DCI-P3 color for accurate visuals.

GPU memory capacity

The GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU carries 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. That frame buffer is the single figure that determines whether the system can hold high-resolution textures and ray-tracing assets without swapping to system RAM.

Memory and storage headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD handle current titles and multitasking comfortably. The platform supports up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage for future expansion when workloads grow.

Highlights

  • 6" QHD 165Hz IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU drives high frame rates
  • 16GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • 4-zone RGB keyboard with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
ColorBlack
AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
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 TypeQHD
Resolution2560 x 1440
PanelIPS
Refresh Rate165 Hz
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Video Port1 x HDMI
HDMI1 x HDMI
Ethernet1 x RJ-45
Other port1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Audio1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
SpeakerInternal Speakers
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleUltrabook
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

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Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 5600 memory be enough for modern games or should I plan an upgrade?

The laptop ships with 16 GB DDR5 5600 and supports up to 64 GB, so you can add more later if your workload demands it.

Does the 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD leave room for a second drive?

The specifications list a single 1 TB NVMe SSD; the supplier data does not confirm an additional M.2 slot, so assume one drive unless you verify with MSI.

Can the 55.2 Wh battery handle a few hours of unplugged gaming?

Battery life varies with load; the 55.2 Wh pack is modest for a 165 Hz QHD panel and RTX 5070, so expect limited gaming time away from mains power.

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