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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel display and 4 zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-W96D-X56ER

15.6-inch QHD 165Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX and an RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU with 16GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB 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 Pro

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid gaming colour
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for high frame-rate performance
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at 2560 x 1440
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD load games fast
  • 4-zone RGB anti-ghost keyboard, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Windows 11 Pro complete the package

15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS panel running at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. It ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD under Windows 11 Pro.

Suited for competitive play on a mid-size screen

The 16-core CPU and 8 GB GDDR7 GPU handle modern titles at QHD resolution with high refresh rates, while the 4-zone RGB keyboard and 100% DCI-P3 coverage support colour-critical work. Buyers needing more than 16 GB of RAM or a larger 2 TB drive should look at configurable variants.

16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe provide solid headroom

The memory ceiling sits at 64 GB DDR5, so future upgrades are straightforward. The single 1 TB NVMe slot can be swapped for a 2 TB module when storage runs low. The 55.2 Wh battery and 1000 Mbps LAN define the practical limits for untethered and wired sessions.

Highlights

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid gaming colour
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for high frame-rate performance
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at 2560 x 1440
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD load games fast
  • 4-zone RGB anti-ghost keyboard, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Windows 11 Pro 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
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

What extra hardware is needed to use the 1TB NVMe SSD already installed?

Nothing extra is needed; the 1TB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD is factory-fitted and bootable out of the box.

Will my existing USB-A mouse and headset work with the three USB Type-A ports?

Yes, the three USB Type-A ports support standard USB-A peripherals such as mice and headsets.

How can I confirm the 165 Hz panel is running at its native refresh rate in Windows 11 Pro?

Open Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and verify the refresh rate shows 165 Hz for the built-in 15.6" QHD screen.

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