MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 11UG (087UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC298
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 180 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Plus
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 BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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