MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

decent display quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
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 GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 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 GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
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 GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features MSI OverBoost technology 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, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
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 GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 843UK
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