MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M). 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 GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 31.4 cm x 22.75 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.49 kg
Colour Black Urban silver
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Red backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15 B, RoHS, WEEE, JIS C 0950, REACH 2006/1907/EC
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 244UK
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