MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE). 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.

MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution mini-led display

slim, lightweight design

thunderbolt 4 support

advanced cooling technology

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.58 cm x 25.97 cm x 1.995 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Star blue -
DISPLAY MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Studio Drivers Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 240 Watt
INPUT MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Precision touchpad, per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 011UK 1035UK
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