Side by side comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M). 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 Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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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 | 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Colour | - | Carbon grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 14" |
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| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Thin bezel design, IPS-level | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 1 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | Dynamic Boost | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, Windows Hello |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | Digital Theater Systems (DTS) |
| Audio Features | Nahimic audio | Output: Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 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 AX1675i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Technology | 3-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 52 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A | - |
| INPUT | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Red backlighting | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center | Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | - |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site |
| Model Number | 070UK | 043UK |
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