In depth comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | Black | Titanium blue |
| DISPLAY | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | - |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| 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) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design | - |
| Camera | - | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN |
Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| 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 Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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