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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 i7-14650HX RTX 5070 32GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-35AA-FDDPW

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, RTX 5070 GDDR7 GPU, 32GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2TB 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"
  • Sharp 15.6" QHD 165Hz IPS panel for fluid visuals
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers modern titles
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD for fast loads
  • Windows 11 Pro with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps you connected

15.6 QHD 165Hz RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop

This MSI Katana laptop pairs a 15.6-inch QHD IPS panel at 165Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32GB DDR5 5600 RAM and a 2TB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro and a 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the package.

Suits competitive gamers

The 165Hz QHD screen and RTX 5070 suit players who value fluid motion and detail at native resolution. The 16-core CPU handles streaming and heavy multitasking. Buyers who need longer unplugged runtime or a lighter chassis should look at models with larger batteries or slimmer profiles.

55.2Wh battery capacity decides portability

The 55.2Wh battery sets the limit for time away from power under load. Gaming sessions will require the adapter. If your workflow demands several hours of discrete GPU work without a socket, this capacity is the deciding factor.

Highlights

  • Sharp 15.6" QHD 165Hz IPS panel for fluid visuals
  • 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers modern titles
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 memory plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD for fast loads
  • Windows 11 Pro with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps you connected

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
SSD2TB
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.

Questions about this item

Will the 2 TB NVMe drive accept a second M.2 module if I need more space later?

The laptop ships with a single 2 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD installed; a second M.2 slot is not confirmed in the specifications.

Does the 165 Hz QHD panel cover the full DCI-P3 gamut for colour-critical work?

The 15.6 inch 2560 x 1440 IPS display is rated at 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage.

Can the 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory be expanded to 64 GB?

The platform supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600, so an upgrade to 64 GB is possible.

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