In depth comparison and review of MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) and MSI GE66 12UH (279UK 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 GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.38 kg |
Colour | Black | - |
DISPLAY | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 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 | 16:9 |
Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% Adobe RGB |
Features | IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display |
PROCESSOR | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
MEMORY | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK 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 |
Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
STORAGE | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Audio Features | Nahimic audio | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 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 AX1675 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8111 | - |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
BATTERY | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK 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 GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Output | 180 Watt | - |
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INPUT | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Red backlighting | Per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Interfaces | LAN HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
SOFTWARE | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home Advanced | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Crosshair | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |