MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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.

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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Thin bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt -
INPUT MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards - BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 843UK 062UK
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