msi Katana 15 HX with Core i9 and RTX 5070 drops to $1800.71

Down $102.06 from the usual price.

Gamers looking for a Core i9-14900HX laptop paired with NVIDIA's new RTX 5070 typically pay north of $1,900. Right now, the msi Katana 15 HX drops to $1800.71 - save $102.06.

That's 5% off the 30-day average, making this one of the better early deals on a Blackwell-powered gaming machine.

THE DEAL

msi Katana 15 HX 15.6" 165Hz QHD+

$1800.71 (was $1902.77) - Save $102.06 (5% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $1800.71, below its 30-day average of $1902.77. The 90-day average sits at $1711.72 and the 180-day average at $1668.11, so this isn't an all-time low, but it's a genuine discount on a freshly released configuration packing Intel's latest HX silicon and RTX 50-series graphics.

What You're Getting

The msi Katana 15 HX runs on Intel's Core i9-14900HX with 24 cores of hybrid architecture, built to push high frame rates without bottlenecking the RTX 5070. NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU brings DLSS 4 and improved ray tracing to the table, which matters for titles that support frame generation and upscaling. The 15.6-inch QHD display runs at 165Hz and covers 100% DCI-P3, so fast motion stays crisp and colors punch above what you'd expect at this price tier. msi's Cooler Boost 5 thermal system uses dual fans and five heat pipes to keep things stable during long sessions.

Rounding it out: 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, a 4-zone RGB keyboard, and a full port selection including USB-C Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K), Wi-Fi 6E, and Hi-Res Audio.

Who This Is For

Best for: gamers who want current-gen CPU and GPU performance in a portable form factor without jumping to a $2,500+ flagship. The i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 combo handles 1440p gaming at high settings and handles creative workloads like video editing or 3D rendering on the side.

Skip this if you need a thin-and-light chassis or prefer an AMD-based system with longer battery life.

Final Verdict

The i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 alone justify the $1800.71 price for anyone building a mobile gaming setup this spring. If you've been waiting for a solid RTX 50-series laptop that doesn't cross into ultra-premium territory. This is the one to grab.