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

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 GDDR7 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-Q7KG-5EPPZ

A 15.6 inch QHD 165Hz IPS laptop runs on an Intel Core i7-14650HX with 16 cores and an RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU, plus 32GB 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 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

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

Operation System Windows 11 Pro

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour accuracy
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers high-frame-rate gaming
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 and 1 TB NVMe SSD load levels fast
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable during play

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6-inch IPS panel at 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. An Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU drive demanding titles. 32GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD complete the core specification. Windows 11 Pro and Copilot+ PC features ship pre-installed.

Check power, ports and upgrade headroom

Verify your docking station or monitor supplies HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for full QHD 165 Hz output. The chassis includes three USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45 and a combo audio jack. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless connectivity. Memory maxes at 64GB DDR5 and storage supports up to 2TB NVMe if you plan future expansion.

Thin-bezel chassis with per-key RGB zones

The black 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99-inch body weighs 5.29 lbs and houses a 55.2Wh lithium-polymer battery. A 4-zone RGB keyboard with anti-ghost keys provides configurable lighting for low-light sessions. Thin bezels maximise screen real estate while the 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port ensures wired stability. Webcam and Windows Hello complete the daily feature set.

Highlights

  • QHD 165 Hz IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour accuracy
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers high-frame-rate gaming
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 and 1 TB NVMe SSD load levels fast
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable during play

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
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.

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the MSI Katana 15.6" QHD 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 laptop and what must I buy separately?

The box contains the laptop with 32GB DDR5 5600 memory and 1TB NVMe SSD installed, a 55.2Wh battery, 4-zone RGB keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI, RJ-45, three USB Type-A, one USB Type-C and a headphone/microphone combo jack. No extra memory or storage is required unless you want more than 32GB or 1TB.

Should I choose the 32GB DDR5 5600 configuration or upgrade toward the 64GB maximum mentioned in the details?

The shipped unit already has 32GB DDR5 5600. The platform supports up to 64GB, so only select a higher capacity if your workloads regularly exceed 32GB; otherwise the factory 32GB is sufficient for current games and multitasking.

What does the 165Hz QHD 2560x1440 IPS panel deliver in actual gameplay on the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7?

The 165Hz refresh rate at 2560x1440 lets the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 push high frame rates in competitive titles while the 100% DCI-P3 IPS panel provides wide colour coverage for immersive single-player scenes.

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