- Is the RTX 5070 enough for QHD gaming?
- Yes for most current titles at high settings with DLSS enabled. Its 8GB of GDDR7 is the limit at very high textures in the newest games, so drop texture settings on those.
- Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?
- Yes. It ships with two 16GB DDR5 SODIMMs and a single 1TB Gen4 M.2 drive, and MSI leaves a second M.2 slot free for expansion.
- How does it compare with the standard Katana 15?
- The HX model steps up to the 24-core i9-14900HX, a QHD+ 165Hz screen and the RTX 5070. The regular Katana 15 uses slower CPUs and 1080p panels, so this is the stronger pick for QHD gaming and creative work.
- Is the keyboard good for gaming?
- It is a backlit membrane keyboard with a full number pad and a reasonably firm feel. It is fine for gaming, though it lacks the per-key mechanical switches of premium models.
- What ports does it have?
- USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and Gb Ethernet, plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. There is no Thunderbolt and no SD card reader.
- Does it run hot or loud?
- It runs warm and the fans are audible under sustained gaming load. On the balanced profile it is quieter, at some cost to frame rates.
- Where is the MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6" QHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070, 32GB, 1TB) cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $1,499.00, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Is the MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6" QHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070, 32GB, 1TB) at its lowest price?
- Yes: $1,499.00 is the lowest price we've seen for it since November 1.
- Where can I buy the MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6" QHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070, 32GB, 1TB)?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including DropReference, Mac Star Computers, Walmart, eBay, Newegg.com.