MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). 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 GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and portable

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre color accuracy

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

decent display quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
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 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology - 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 843UK
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