MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) 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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and lightweight

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
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 2.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) 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 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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, microphone -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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