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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop 15.6" FHD 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 64GB 4TB

SKU CH-4Y1T-EC18H

A 15.6" 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 4TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor Name2.20GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • Smooth 144Hz FHD panel keeps fast motion clear
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 64GB DDR5 at 4800 MHz handles multitasking headroom
  • 4TB PCIe SSD stores a large game library

Katana 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop

This 15.6-inch laptop targets gamers and creators who need a high-refresh FHD panel and strong multi-core throughput. It pairs an Intel Core i7 14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The system ships with 64 GB of DDR5 4800 RAM and a 4 TB PCIe SSD, running Windows 11 Home out of the box.

Check Power Ports Cooling

Verify that your workspace can accommodate the 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inch chassis and 5.29 pound weight. Confirm you have access to a suitable AC outlet for the supplied adapter. Ensure any external displays you plan to use support HDMI 2.1 for full bandwidth. Check that your existing USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A cables match the three Type-C and one Type-A ports provided. The integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 require compatible router and peripheral hardware.

Thermals Noise And Power Draw In Normal Use

The 16-core CPU with a 2.2 GHz base and 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency alongside the RTX 5050 GPU will generate noticeable heat under sustained loads, so expect active fan ramp-up during gaming sessions. Idle and light productivity workloads keep temperatures lower and fan noise subdued. Power draw scales with CPU and GPU utilisation, peaking when both the 16 cores and the 8 GB GDDR7 graphics are fully stressed. Adequate ventilation around the chassis helps maintain consistent performance.

Highlights

  • Smooth 144Hz FHD panel keeps fast motion clear
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 64GB DDR5 at 4800 MHz handles multitasking headroom
  • 4TB PCIe SSD stores a large game library

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesKatana 15
ModelMSI 15.6
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor Name2.20GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD4TB PCIe SSD
Memory64GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 4800
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLAN802.11ac Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothYes
USB1
HDMI1 x HDMI
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (100Mbps)
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
Battery LifeUp to 7 Hours

Questions about this item

What comes inside the sealed MSI Katana 15 box and which parts were added by the shop engineers?

The laptop ships with the 15.6" 144Hz FHD panel, Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU, 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and 4TB PCIe SSD already installed. The factory seal is opened only for the memory and storage upgrade, so no extra parts are required.

Should I choose the 64GB DDR5 4800 configuration or look for a different memory option?

This unit is built with a single 64GB DDR5 4800 kit filling both SO-DIMM slots. There is no alternative capacity listed for this SKU, so the 64GB configuration is the only one available.

How does the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 perform in actual games on the 144Hz 1080p screen?

The 8GB GDDR7 GPU drives the 1920x1080 144Hz display at high refresh rates in modern titles. The 16-core i7-14650HX at up to 5.2GHz keeps frame times consistent, so the panel's 144Hz ceiling is regularly reached.

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