MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana). 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 GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant rgb keyboard

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient cooling system

decent keyboard feel

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone -
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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