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Black MSI Katana 15 laptop, 15.6 inch screen, matte finish

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5050 16GB DDR5 2TB

SKU CH-1AA5-APGFR

A 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16 core processor, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor Name2.20GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for responsive gaming
  • 6" FHD 144 Hz panel delivers smooth motion in fast titles
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern graphics workloads
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads games quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep wireless links stable

16-core i7-14650HX with RTX 5050

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU featuring 8GB GDDR7 video memory. The system includes 16GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Home.

144Hz FHD display for competitive play

The 15.6-inch panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution at 144Hz, suited to fast-paced shooters and esports titles where high refresh rate matters. Buyers who need a higher-resolution screen, a touchscreen, or a larger chassis for additional cooling should look at other models.

RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 decides fit

The discrete RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 is the single spec that determines whether this laptop meets your graphics workload. If your games or creative apps require more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this configuration will not be sufficient.

Highlights

  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for responsive gaming
  • 6" FHD 144 Hz panel delivers smooth motion in fast titles
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern graphics workloads
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads games quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep wireless links stable

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
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
Memory16GB
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 are the exact dimensions of the 15.6 inch chassis so I can confirm it fits my bag?

The laptop measures 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds, so check your compartment against those figures.

How do I install extra DDR5 4800 memory and what step is often missed?

Remove the base screws, lift the panel, seat the SO-DIMM at 45 degrees then press down until the clips click; the step many miss is re-seating the battery connector before closing the case.

When will the 2 TB PCIe SSD likely need replacement under heavy gaming writes?

Consumer PCIe SSDs in this class typically reach their write-endurance rating after several years of daily multi-hundred-gigabyte installs; plan a fresh drive around the three-to-four-year mark.

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