Detailed comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 | 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm |
Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.9 kg |
Colour | Black | Black |
DISPLAY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
Colour Gamut | - | 100% DCI-P3 |
Colour Support | - | 16.8 million colours |
Features | Thin bezel design | TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light |
PROCESSOR | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 16-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 25 MB |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
MEMORY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 0 |
STORAGE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics |
Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2 |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone |
Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Killer E3100 |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
BATTERY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Technology | 3-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Output | 150 Watt | 330 Watt |
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INPUT | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Red backlighting | Per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN (RJ-45) HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
SOFTWARE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center | MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
Model Number | 843UK | 066UK |