MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK). 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.

MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Titanium blue -
DISPLAY MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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 Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 53.5 Wh
INPUT MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
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Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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