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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and matte finish

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5060 16GB 1TB 15.6" 165Hz QHD

SKU CH-F0DJ-419GW

A 15.6 inch 165Hz QHD gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 16-core processor up to 5.2 GHz, RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Processor Name3.70GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • 16-core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 6" 165Hz QHD panel renders sharp motion detail
  • 16GB DDR5 plus 1TB PCIe SSD handles multitasking and storage
  • WiFi 6E and RGB keyboard complete the gaming setup

Built for competitive gaming and content work

The MSI Katana 15 pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX with 16 cores and 24 threads and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7. A 15.6 inch 165Hz WQXGA panel at 2560 x 1600 drives high-refresh gameplay. 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe SSD handle multitasking and load times. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence ship ready to use.

Thermals noise and power draw

The 16-core processor runs at a 3.7 GHz base and boosts to 5.2 GHz inside a chassis measuring 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches and weighing 5.29 pounds. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth handle wireless traffic without extra dongles. An HDMI 2.1 port, Ethernet, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports cover wired peripherals and external displays. RGB keyboard lighting adds visibility in low light.

Upgrade path from older 8-core or 6-core laptops

Moving from a machine with fewer cores and a previous-generation GPU yields noticeable gains in compile times, render queues and 1440p frame rates. The 165Hz QHD screen and 8GB GDDR7 frame buffer make the jump worthwhile when you regularly hit CPU or VRAM limits on the old system. If your current laptop already matches these core counts and graphics tier, the improvement will be incremental.

Highlights

  • 16-core i7-14650HX up to 5.2 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 6" 165Hz QHD panel renders sharp motion detail
  • 16GB DDR5 plus 1TB PCIe SSD handles multitasking and storage
  • WiFi 6E and RGB keyboard complete the gaming setup

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelKatana 15
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor Name3.70GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Does the HDMI 2.1 port let me run an external 4K display at its full refresh rate?

The laptop includes an HDMI 2.1 port, so an external 4K monitor can be driven at its native refresh rate.

Can I add more memory or storage later without opening the sealed chassis?

The unit ships with 16 GB DDR5 and a 1 TB PCIe SSD; both are upgradeable, but the chassis must be opened to access the slots.

Will the 165 Hz QHD panel benefit fast-paced shooters?

The 15.6 inch 2560 x 1600 display refreshes at 165 Hz, delivering smooth motion for competitive gaming.

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