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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and anti-glare display

MSI

MSI Katana 15.6" QHD IPS 165Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 1TB Gaming Laptop WiFi 6E Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-WXW6-EWGDX

15.6 inch QHD 165 Hz IPS display driven by an Intel i7-14650HX 16 core processor and RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, with 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory, 1 TB PCIe storage, WiFi 6E.

  • ColorBlack
  • CPUIntel i7-14650HX
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • Display TypeQHD

Capacity 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD

  • QHD 165Hz IPS display delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 visuals at 15.6 inches
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX powers through heavy workloads and intense gaming sessions
  • 16GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz plus 1TB PCIe SSD enables fast multitasking and load times
  • RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates and detailed graphics
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI and RJ-45 keep you connected

Built for competitive play

The MSI Katana pairs a 15.6 inch QHD IPS panel running at 165 Hz with an Intel i7-14650HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. Sixteen gigabytes of 5600 MHz DDR5 and a 1 TB PCIe SSD give quick access to large game libraries and creative assets. Windows 11 Pro manages the platform while WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless duties.

Thermals and daily power

Cooler Boost 5 moves heat away from the CPU and GPU during ordinary sessions so surface temperatures stay comfortable for keyboard use. Fan noise remains subdued while browsing, streaming or working in lighter titles, and the 165 Hz display keeps motion clear without demanding peak wattage from the hardware.

Sustained load behaviour

Under extended gaming or rendering workloads the cooling system maintains higher fan speeds to keep clock rates stable across the 16-core processor and RTX 5070 GPU. Frame pacing stays consistent on the QHD panel and the 1 TB drive continues delivering data without thermal throttling that would cut performance mid-session.

Highlights

  • QHD 165Hz IPS display delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 visuals at 15.6 inches
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX powers through heavy workloads and intense gaming sessions
  • 16GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz plus 1TB PCIe SSD enables fast multitasking and load times
  • RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates and detailed graphics
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI and RJ-45 keep you connected

Specifications

BrandMSI
Series?MSI Katana
ColorBlack
CPUIntel i7-14650HX
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeQHD
Resolution2560 x 1440
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPU?NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
Storage Spec1TB
Memory16GB
Memory TypeDDR5 SDRAM
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USB1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI1 x HDMI
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 1TB docking station that comes with the Katana, and what step do people miss?

Connect the supplied Type-C data cable to the laptop's single USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, then attach the dock's power adapter; the step most users skip is installing the dock's driver package before transferring data.

Which components inside this laptop will need replacement first, and what specs should I match?

The 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and the 1TB PCIe SSD are the only user-replaceable parts; any new RAM must be DDR5 SODIMM at 5600 MHz, and any new SSD must fit the M.2 slot.

What thermal limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7?

The Cooler Boost 5 system hits its maximum fan curve once the GPU core reaches its thermal throttle point, causing clock speeds to drop until temperatures fall.

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