MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier design

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.25 kg
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology - 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
INPUT MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (8K support)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10UE (014UK Thin) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 033UK
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