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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 32GB 2TB 15.6" 144Hz gaming laptop

SKU CH-1ZPE-8EYTR

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with a Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name4.00GHz
  • Number of Cores8-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS hits 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • RTX 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel keeps motion sharp
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads levels quickly
  • USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI and RJ-45 cover monitors and wired net

MSI Katana A15 Ryzen 9 8945HS

The MSI Katana A15 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaching 5.2 GHz. It pairs the CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics card, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. A 144Hz FHD display and per-key RGB keyboard complete the package for high-refresh play.

Suits competitive gamers

The RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 and 144Hz panel serve esports titles and content workflows that demand high frame rates and colour accuracy. The 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD handle large assets without bottlenecks. Buyers who need a touchscreen, an SD card reader or a lighter chassis should consider other models.

Deciding spec: RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics

The laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory sets the performance ceiling for modern titles at 1920 x 1080 resolution. It determines whether ray-traced effects and high refresh rates stay playable in the latest releases. If your workload needs more video memory or a higher tier GPU, this unit will not match the requirement.

Highlights

  • 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS hits 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • RTX 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 144 Hz 15.6" FHD panel keeps motion sharp
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads levels quickly
  • USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI and RJ-45 cover monitors and wired net

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelKatana A15
ColorBlack
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name4.00GHz
Number of Cores8-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
SSD2TB 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
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Which configuration of the Katana A15 should I choose for high-end gaming and multitasking?

The model ships with a Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, a 2TB PCIe SSD and an RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6, so there is no need to select a different capacity or version for those workloads.

What does the 5.2 GHz turbo frequency actually deliver in daily use?

The 8-core CPU can boost up to 5.2 GHz for short bursts, giving responsive performance in games and heavy applications before thermal limits settle it back toward the 4.0 GHz base clock.

What does the USB 3.2 Type-C port support and what speed does it cap at?

The USB 3.2 Type-C port provides up to 10 Gbps data transfer and carries DisplayPort video out, while the two USB 3.2 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 port handle peripherals at their respective speeds.

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