MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) vs. MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) and MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider). 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 GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

heavier design

MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 11UH (266UK 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) and MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) vs. MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Black Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic audio Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (082UK Katana) MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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