MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) vs. MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) and MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth). 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 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

MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) and MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) vs. MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.45 kg
Colour - Core black
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, noise-cancellation technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer Ethernet, Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-III Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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