msi Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop
$2,270.23 price as of 46 minutes ago
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How it compares
- 15.6 in screen: less than 79% of the 658 laptops here that state it.
- 1000 GB storage: less than 61% of the 623 laptops here that state it.
- 165 Hz refresh: more than 58% of the 274 laptops here that state it.
- 32 GB ram: less than 53% of the 595 laptops here that state it.
Counted across the laptops on this site whose seller stated the figure, not across every laptop made. It is arithmetic, not a verdict: nobody here has used this laptop.
What you pay for it
Among the 7 closest laptops we list, this one is 6th cheapest at $2,270.23. They run from $2,139.00 to $2,499.99.
5 of them cost less and 1 cost more. Closest means sharing at least six stated specifications, not sharing a name, and every price in the comparison carries the moment it was read. The whole set is below.
Laptops like this one
| Laptop | Price | CPU | GPU | RAM | Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| msi Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop this one | $2,270.23 | Intel Core i9-14900HX | GeForce RTX 5070 | 32 GB | 1000 GB | |
| msi Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 Intel | $2,249.99 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | GeForce RTX 5070 | 32 GB | 2000 GB | Side by side |
| msi Vector 16 HX AI 16" 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop | $2,249.99 | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB | 1000 GB | Side by side |
| Lenovo LOQ 15 AI Gaming Laptop | 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz 100% sRGB | $2,219.00 | AMD Ryzen 7 170 | GeForce RTX 5050 | 64 GB | 2000 GB | Side by side |
| msi Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 Intel | $2,159.00 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | GeForce RTX 5070 | 32 GB | 1000 GB | Side by side |
| msi Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 Intel | $2,139.00 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | GeForce RTX 5070 | 16 GB | 2000 GB | Side by side |
| MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz | $2,499.99 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | GeForce RTX 5070 | 64 GB | 1000 GB | Side by side |
An empty cell means that seller did not state it. These are the laptops sharing the most stated specifications with this one, chosen by the numbers rather than by the name on the lid.
Specifications
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX 5 |
|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5070 21 |
| RAM | 32 GB 170 |
| Storage | 1000 GB 197 |
| Screen | 15.6 in 193 |
| Refresh | 165 Hz 40 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home 91 |
What it is for
- Gaming laptops 225
- Laptops whose listing states a separate graphics card and a screen that refreshes at 120Hz or faster.
- Laptops for video editing 195
- Laptops whose listing states a separate graphics card, at least 32GB of memory and a screen of 15 inches or more.
- Laptops for programming 276
- Laptops whose listing states at least 32GB of memory and a terabyte of storage, which is what a container stack and a few checkouts ask for.
Each group is decided by a rule read from the specifications the seller stated, applied to every laptop here at once. Nothing is tagged by hand, so this machine joined the day its listing said it belonged.
From the listing
| Model | Katana15B14016 |
|---|---|
| Part number | Katana15B14016 |
| Made by | MSI |
| Colour | Black |
| Size | 1TB |
| Released | 2025-04-30T00:00:01Z |
| Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Limited |
| Box | 14.13 Inches x 0.99 inches x 10.31 inches, 4.96 pounds |
| Barcodes | 824142411988, 0824142411988 |
| Sales rank at the store | 3130 |
What the seller says
- Intel Core i9 HX Power for Elite Gaming: Dominate demanding titles with the Intel Core i9-14900HX and its 24-core hybrid architecture, delivering fast load times, high FPS, and smooth multitasking.
- GeForce RTX 5070 With Ray Tracing & DLSS 4: Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, the RTX 5070 delivers stronger ray tracing, higher FPS, faster AI upscaling, and more responsive gameplay—ideal for competitive and cinematic gaming.
- QHD 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 for Ultra-Clear Combat: The QHD 165Hz display reveals more detail, reduces motion blur, and boosts visibility in fast-paced games while delivering richer, more accurate colors.
- Cooler Boost 5 for Sustained Performance: Dual fans and a 5-heat-pipe share-pipe design keep the CPU and GPU cool, maintaining stable frame rates during long gaming marathons.
- 4-Zone RGB Keyboard + Full Game-Ready Ports: Customize your setup with a 4-zone RGB keyboard and highlighted WASD keys. Includes USB-C Gen 2, HDMI up to 8K, multiple USB-A ports, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6E & Hi-Res Audio.
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Specifications are read from the listing itself, never invented. An empty row means the seller did not state it.
As the seller lists it: msi Katana 15 HX 15.6” 165Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe
Listing read 46 minutes ago.