In depth comparison and review of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Black | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Colour Support | 16.8 million colours | - |
| Features | TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 16-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 25 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2 | - |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100 | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Output | 330 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Interfaces | 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 |
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) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network | MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 066UK | 033UK |
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