Victus by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Victus by HP Laptop 16
Victus by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Victus by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG). 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.

Victus by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Victus by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

spacious 16-inch display

ample port selection

stylish modern design

average battery life

heavy build

moderate display brightness

noisy under load

MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Victus by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Victus by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 26 cm x 2.35 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.46 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Dark chrome logo, paint finish, mica silver | Ceramic white, paint finish, black chrome (logo) Black
DISPLAY Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB -
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.25 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 7.25 hours
Typical usage: up to 5.75 hours
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AC ADAPTER Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Output 200 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, Xbox Game Pass (1 month), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP OMEN Gaming Hub, HEVC Media Extension Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Included Accessories HP 200W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Features HP Fast Charge Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RED -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number d0001na 049UK
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