MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin). 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.

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

heavy design

MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

quiet cooling system

average battery life

limited port selection

dim display

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.86 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Output - 120 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI GF63 10UC (414UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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