In depth comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK 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) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% Adobe RGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 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 12UHS (278UK 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 |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Killer E3100G |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK Raider) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN |
LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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