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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with QHD screen, four zone RGB keyboard and 1TB docking station

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 64GB 2TB 1TB dock

SKU CH-3Q5J-AAYCX

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with Intel i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD and included 1TB docking station

  • ColorBlack
  • CPUIntel i7-14650HX
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • Display TypeQHD

Capacity 64GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD

  • QHD 165Hz IPS anti-glare display delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 visuals
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX processor powers demanding games and multitasking
  • RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics drive high frame rates in modern titles
  • 64GB DDR5 5600MHz memory plus 2TB PCIe SSD ensure fast load times
  • Included 7-in-1 docking station adds 1TB SSD, 32GB MicroSD and versatile ports

15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD panel at 2560 x 1440 with a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth competitive play. An Intel i7-14650HX 16-core processor and GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU drive modern titles at high settings. The system ships with 64GB DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz and a 2TB PCIe SSD for fast load times. Windows 11 Pro manages the platform out of the box.

Cooler Boost 5 Thermals and Connectivity

Cooler Boost 5 moves heat away from the CPU and GPU during typical sessions so surface temperatures stay comfortable. Fan noise remains low while browsing or streaming thanks to the thermal headroom. The 16-core processor balances performance and power draw for everyday workloads. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, HDMI, RJ-45 and an audio combo jack.

Sustained Load Behaviour and Docking Station

Under extended gaming or rendering the cooling system maintains stable clocks without aggressive throttling. The 64GB DDR5 pool prevents memory pressure during long compiles or multitasking. A bundled 7-in-1 docking station adds a 1TB SSD, a 32GB microSD card with adapter, a Type-C data cable, a 3-in-1 charging cable and a suede cleaning cloth for expanded I/O and storage flexibility.

Highlights

  • QHD 165Hz IPS anti-glare display delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 visuals
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX processor powers demanding games and multitasking
  • RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics drive high frame rates in modern titles
  • 64GB DDR5 5600MHz memory plus 2TB PCIe SSD ensure fast load times
  • Included 7-in-1 docking station adds 1TB SSD, 32GB MicroSD and versatile ports

Specifications

BrandMSI
Series?MSI Katana
ColorBlack
CPUIntel i7-14650HX
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeQHD
Resolution2560 x 1440
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
GPU/VPU?NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
Storage Spec2TB
Memory64GB
Memory TypeDDR5 SDRAM
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USB1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI1 x HDMI
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 7-in-1 docking station that comes with the laptop, and which step do people often miss?

Connect the supplied Type-C data cable from the dock to the laptop USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, then attach the dock power adapter; the step many miss is plugging in that external power so the dock's 1 TB SSD and extra ports actually work.

What maintenance or replacement will the 64 GB DDR5 memory need later?

The 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules are soldered and not user-replaceable, so no routine memory maintenance is required; only a board-level repair would change capacity.

Which limit appears first on the RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 during sustained gaming?

The 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer fills before the GPU core hits its thermal ceiling, so texture-heavy QHD 165 Hz titles will hit VRAM capacity first.

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