In depth comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB). 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 Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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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 | 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.12 kg |
| Colour | Black | Matte black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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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) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Features | Thin bezel design | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | - |
| MEMORY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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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 |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - HD |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Technology | 3-cell | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 48.96 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Output | 150 Watt | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Red backlighting | 15 colours backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (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 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone input LAN USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | WINDFORCE Cooling System |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
| Model Number | 843UK | - |
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