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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with anti-glare screen and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 i9-14900HX RTX 5070 12GB 32GB 1TB 15.6" 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop

SKU CH-57A4-BRM8N

A 15.6 inch 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9 24-core processor, RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i9 14th Gen
  • Processor Name4.20GHz
  • Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.8 GHz
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX reaches 5.80 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 6-inch 165 Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS panel shows sharp 2560 x 1600 detail
  • RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD keep large projects loading fast
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the setup

15.6 inch 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i9 14900HX processor with 24 cores and 32 threads. It runs at a 4.1 GHz base frequency and reaches 5.8 GHz turbo. The 165Hz QHD+ IPS panel delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution for fast-paced play.

RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 for high refresh 1440p

This configuration suits players who want high frame rates at 1440p on the built-in screen or an external monitor via HDMI 2.1. The 45% NTSC colour coverage and lack of an SD card reader make it less suited for colour-critical creative work or photographers who need direct card offload.

32GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe SSD decide capacity

The system ships with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. Both components determine whether the laptop can hold your game library and multitasking workload without future upgrades.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX reaches 5.80 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 6-inch 165 Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS panel shows sharp 2560 x 1600 detail
  • RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD keep large projects loading fast
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 4-zone RGB keyboard complete the setup

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelKatana 15
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i9 14th Gen
Processor Name4.20GHz
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo Frequency5.8 GHz
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory12GB
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory32GB
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
Weight4 - 4.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How is the 1 TB PCIe SSD installed, and which step do people get wrong?

The laptop arrives with the original seal opened by engineers who fit the 1 TB PCIe SSD; the step often missed is reseating the drive firmly so the connector clicks before the bottom cover goes back on.

What maintenance will the 12 GB GDDR7 video memory need later?

The 12 GB GDDR7 memory is soldered to the board and requires no user maintenance; only the 32 GB DDR5 system memory and 1 TB PCIe SSD can be upgraded later.

Which limit appears first when the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 run flat out?

The 24-core i9-14900HX hits its 5.8 GHz turbo ceiling and thermal throttle point before the RTX 5070 12 GB GDDR7 reaches its own power limit.

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