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

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 32GB DDR5 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-6E13-S66XE

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz and a 1TB NVMe SSD

  • StyleUltrabook
  • TypeGaming
  • UsageConsumer
  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour accuracy
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core 24-thread CPU reaches 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM plus 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD for fast load times
  • Windows 11 Pro with 4-zone RGB keyboard, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for complete connectivity

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD panel running at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for immediate use.

QHD 165Hz display limits

The 2560 x 1440 IPS screen covers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour volume, so content creators see accurate hues. A 165 Hz refresh rate reduces motion blur in fast scenes, though the panel is not a touchscreen. HDMI output allows an external monitor, but the laptop's own panel remains the primary high-refresh surface.

Build, keyboard and ports

The black chassis measures 14.13 x 10.31 x .99 inches and weighs 4.29 lbs, balancing portability with cooling capacity. A 4-zone RGB keyboard includes anti-ghosting for simultaneous key presses. Connectivity covers three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, a combo audio jack, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. A 55.2Wh battery powers the system.

Highlights

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour accuracy
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core 24-thread CPU reaches 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM plus 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD for fast load times
  • Windows 11 Pro with 4-zone RGB keyboard, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for complete connectivity

Specifications

StyleUltrabook
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
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
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
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration or the 64 GB option mentioned in the details?

This unit ships with 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz; the 64 GB figure refers to the maximum supported capacity, not the installed amount.

What does the 165 Hz 2560 x 1440 panel deliver in actual gameplay?

The 165 Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution give smooth motion and sharp detail in fast titles, while the IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 for accurate colour.

How does the HDMI port and Wi-Fi 6E connection limit external display or network speed?

The single HDMI output drives one external monitor, and Wi-Fi 6E provides high-throughput wireless networking up to the 6 GHz band.

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