Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm |
Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.1 kg |
Colour | - | Black |
DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 144 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | - |
Features | MSI Matrix Display | Thin bezel design |
PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Audio Features | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Technology | 4-cell | 3-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Output | - | 150 Watt |
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INPUT | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Per-key RGB | Red backlighting |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Interfaces | LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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Software Included | - | MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
Model Number | - | 843UK |