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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and four-zone RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 HX-13 i7-14650HX 48 GB 2 TB RTX 5070 15.6 QHD 165Hz Black

SKU CH-ZSAS-9BW80

A 15.6-inch QHD 165 Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX up to 5.20 GHz, 48 GB DDR5, 2 TB PCIe SSD and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7

  • ColorBlack
  • Screen15.60 inches
  • StorageSSD
  • Graphics CardNvidia
  • Dimensions (W x D x H)14.13 in x 10.31 in x 1 in
  • CPU Typecore_i7
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast processing
  • 48 GB DDR5 memory handles heavy multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe SSD stores large game libraries
  • 6 inch QHD 165Hz display delivers smooth visuals
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers advanced graphics

Core specification for gamers and creators

This MSI Katana 15 HX-13 pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and a 5.20 GHz turbo frequency with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. 48 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB PCIe SSD back the compute and graphics hardware. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Target user and limits

The 15.6 inch QHD 165 Hz IPS-level panel suits competitive players who want high refresh rates at 2560 x 1440 resolution. Content creators benefit from the colour consistency of the display and the GPU's AI acceleration. Buyers needing a larger screen, longer unplugged runtime from the 55.2 Wh battery, or a lighter chassis should evaluate other models.

Deciding specification — GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 is the single component that determines whether this laptop meets a buyer's performance target for modern titles and creative workloads at QHD resolution.

Highlights

  • Intel Core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast processing
  • 48 GB DDR5 memory handles heavy multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe SSD stores large game libraries
  • 6 inch QHD 165Hz display delivers smooth visuals
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers advanced graphics

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMSI Katana 15 HX-13
Part NumberMSI Katana 15 HX-13
ColorBlack
Screen15.60 inches
StorageSSD
Graphics CardNvidia
Dimensions (W x D x H)14.13 in x 10.31 in x 1 in
CPU Typecore_i7
Number of Cores16
Turbo Frequency5.20 GHz
Screen Size15.60 inches
Display TypeLED
Resolution2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate165
Operating SystemW11 Pro
GPU/VPUNvidia
Graphic TypeDedicated
SSDSSD
HDDSSD
Storage SpecSSD
Memory Spec48.00 GB
Max Memory Supported96.00 GB
WLAN802_11_AX
WiFi Generation802_11_AX
USB3
Keyboardtouch_pad
Backlit KeyboardBacklit, Chiclet/Scissor-Switch (likely)
StyleW11 Pro

Questions about this item

Can I keep using my USB 3.2 Gen 1 mouse and keyboard with the two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports on this laptop?

Yes, the two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports support existing USB 3.2 Gen 1 peripherals such as mice and keyboards without an adapter.

How do I verify the 15.6 inch QHD panel is running at its native 2560 x 1440 resolution and 165Hz refresh rate?

Open Windows Display Settings and confirm the resolution shows 2560 x 1440 and the refresh rate dropdown lists 165 Hz.

Does the box include a charger for the 55.2Wh battery or must I buy a USB-C PD power supply separately?

The laptop ships with its dedicated power adapter for the 55.2Wh battery; no separate USB-C PD charger is required.

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