MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC). 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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
86 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features - Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz 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 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 070UK
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