MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). 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 Katana GF66 (11UG) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

decent display quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier design

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Thin bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Output 150 Watt -
INPUT MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (8K support)
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 843UK 033UK
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