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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 i7-14650HX RTX 5050 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-FKCD-Q8725

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 14650HX 16-core processor, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB 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 turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel delivers smooth motion in fast games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 and 1 TB PCIe SSD keep large libraries ready
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 maintain stable wireless connections

Core and Graphics Power

This MSI Katana 15 pairs a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU carrying 8GB of GDDR7 video memory. The combination targets gamers and creators who need strong single-thread speed up to 5.2 GHz and modern graphics features in a 15.6-inch chassis. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed.

Display and Connectivity Limits

The 15.6-inch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate, so motion clarity tops out at that frame rate. External monitors connect through one HDMI 2.1 port, while three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports and one Type-A port handle peripherals. Wireless reaches Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Memory and Storage Headroom

32GB of DDR5 4800 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD provide ample space for current games and multitasking workloads. The memory capacity handles heavy browser sessions and creative apps without paging, while the solid-state drive keeps load times short. Both components sit at the laptop's factory limits.

Highlights

  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel delivers smooth motion in fast games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 and 1 TB PCIe SSD keep large libraries ready
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 maintain stable wireless connections

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 Pro
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
Memory32GB
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

Should I pick the 32GB DDR5 version or look for a different memory size?

This unit ships with 32GB of DDR5 4800 memory already installed, so no further capacity choice is needed for this configuration.

What does the 144Hz figure mean once the laptop is running games?

The 15.6 inch FHD panel refreshes at 144Hz, updating the image 144 times per second for smoother motion in fast-paced titles.

Which Wi-Fi standard is fitted and what speed does it cap at in practice?

It includes Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3, delivering the throughput and low latency of the 6E band for wireless gaming and streaming.

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