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

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 32GB 512GB Black B14WGK-293US

SKU CH-1G2T-X0BBJ

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX and an RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7, backed by 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 512 GB 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 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

Storage Size 512GB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Operation System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core i7-14650HX hits 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with 4-zone RGB keyboard and Windows 11 Pro

15.6 QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD IPS panel at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD support fast load times. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed for immediate use.

Display and Connectivity Limits

The 165 Hz refresh rate caps visible frame updates on the built-in screen. External displays connect through HDMI and are limited by that port's specification. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 provide wireless bandwidth within the 6E spectrum allocation. The 1 Gbps LAN port sets the wired network ceiling.

Installation Notes

The laptop arrives fully assembled with the operating system configured. Driver updates for the RTX 5070 and chipset may be required after first boot. Memory and storage upgrades involve removing the base cover and handling M.2 modules. Anti-ghost keyboard lighting is controlled through the included software utility.

Highlights

  • 16-core i7-14650HX hits 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 6-inch QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with 4-zone RGB keyboard and Windows 11 Pro

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 Pro
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD512GB
Memory32GB
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 512 GB NVMe SSD be enough for a modern game library, or should I plan a second drive?

The laptop ships with a 512 GB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe drive; many current titles exceed 100 GB each, so a second M.2 drive is advisable if you keep several large games installed.

Does the 15.6 inch QHD panel cover the full DCI-P3 colour space for creative work?

The manufacturer specifies 100 % DCI-P3 coverage on the 165 Hz IPS display, making it suitable for colour-critical tasks as well as gaming.

Can the 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory be upgraded later if I need more capacity?

The system supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600 across two slots, so the existing 32 GB can be expanded by adding or replacing modules.

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