We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel QHD display and four zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5070 64GB DDR5 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-FG16-N7PMG

A 15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU, 64GB DDR5 5600 memory and 1TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • 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 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

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

Operation System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for demanding workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 6" QHD IPS at 165 Hz covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour
  • 64GB DDR5 5600 and 1TB NVMe SSD keep large projects moving
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the package

Gaming laptop for high-refresh QHD play

The MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU. A 15.6" 165 Hz IPS panel at 2560 x 1440 covers 100% DCI-P3. 64GB DDR5 5600 and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD provide memory and storage headroom. Windows 11 Pro and Copilot+ PC features complete the platform.

Thermals and acoustics under load

A 55.2 Wh lithium-polymer battery powers the 16-core 24-thread processor and dedicated graphics. The thin-bezel chassis manages heat from the 5.2 GHz max turbo CPU and RTX 5070 during extended sessions. Fan behaviour scales with combined CPU and GPU load. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 maintain wireless throughput without adding thermal load.

Build, ports and daily ergonomics

The black chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs. A 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys supports per-zone lighting control. I/O includes three USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN and a headphone/microphone combo jack. A webcam sits above the display for video calls.

Highlights

  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for demanding workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 6" QHD IPS at 165 Hz covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour
  • 64GB DDR5 5600 and 1TB NVMe SSD keep large projects moving
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the package

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
SSD1TB
Memory64GB
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.

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1TB NVMe SSD and what step is often missed?

The 1TB NVMe SSD fits the M.2 slot directly; the step often missed is enabling the PCIe Gen 4x4 mode in BIOS so the drive runs at its rated speed.

What maintenance will the 55.2Wh battery need later?

The 55.2Wh lithium-polymer battery is not user-replaceable; plan for a service-centre swap once capacity drops below usable levels after several hundred charge cycles.

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

The 55.2Wh battery depletes quickly under full GPU load, so runtime becomes the first constraint before thermal throttling on the 16-core i7-14650HX.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.