Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Titanium grey | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | - |
| Features | IPS-level | Thin bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
| Cache | - | 24 MB |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic audio | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Output | 240 Watt | 150 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | - | Red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN HDMI |
HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home Advanced | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair | MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 843UK |
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